Western Poblacion, Municipality of Baras, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Baras |
| Postal code | 4803 |
| Population (2020) | 211 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6587, 124.3686 (13° 40' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.6 meters (18.4 feet) |
Western Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Baras, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 211. This represented 1.56% of the total population of Baras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Western Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 220 broken down into 49 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 44 | 4.55 | |
| 250 | 50 | 5.00 | |
| 249 | 48 | 5.19 | |
| 234 | 48 | 4.88 | |
| 226 | 51 | 4.43 | |
| 220 | 49 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Western Poblacion is 20 to 24, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 8.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 9.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 10.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 11.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 6.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 1.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 5.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 2.15% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.29% |
| Total | 233 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Western Poblacion grew from 200 in 1990 to 211 in 2020, an increase of 11 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.07%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 233 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | – | |
| 250 | 4.27% | |
| 249 | -0.09% | |
| 238 | -0.62% | |
| 226 | -1.87% | |
| 233 | 0.58% | |
| 211 | -2.07% |
Location
Western Poblacion is situated at approximately 13.6587, 124.3686, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.6 meters or 18.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Western Poblacion 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.