Central, Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Plaridel |
| Postal code | 4306 |
| Population (2020) | 982 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9563, 122.0196 (13° 57' North, 122° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.3 meters (10.8 feet) |
Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Plaridel, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 982. This represented 9.69% of the total population of Plaridel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central in the 2015 Census was 1,059 broken down into 234 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 798 | 151 | 5.28 | |
| 877 | 154 | 5.69 | |
| 951 | 189 | 5.03 | |
| 936 | 197 | 4.75 | |
| 959 | 215 | 4.46 | |
| 1,059 | 234 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central is 15 to 19, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 6.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 9.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 9.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 124 | 11.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 9.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 7.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 5.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1,059 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central grew from 798 in 1990 to 982 in 2020, an increase of 184 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.58%, or a decrease of 77 people, from the previous population of 1,059 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 798 | – | |
| 877 | 1.78% | |
| 951 | 1.75% | |
| 936 | -0.22% | |
| 959 | 0.89% | |
| 1,059 | 1.91% | |
| 982 | -1.58% |
Location
Central is situated at approximately 13.9563, 122.0196, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.3 meters or 10.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.