Silangan Poblacion, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 5416 |
| Population (2020) | 1,764 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4809, 123.7644 (12° 29' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Silangan Poblacion, formerly District 2, is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,764. This represented 8.17% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Silangan Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 1,924 broken down into 464 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,114 | 229 | 4.86 | |
| 1,299 | 285 | 4.56 | |
| 1,408 | 330 | 4.27 | |
| 1,569 | 353 | 4.44 | |
| 1,819 | 388 | 4.69 | |
| 1,924 | 464 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silangan Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 217 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 169 | 8.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 206 | 10.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 217 | 11.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 212 | 11.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 197 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 6.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 98 | 5.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 123 | 6.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.09% |
| Total | 1,924 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silangan Poblacion grew from 1,114 in 1990 to 1,764 in 2020, an increase of 650 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.81%, or a decrease of 160 people, from the previous population of 1,924 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,114 | – | |
| 1,299 | 2.92% | |
| 1,408 | 1.74% | |
| 1,569 | 1.50% | |
| 1,819 | 5.53% | |
| 1,924 | 1.07% | |
| 1,764 | -1.81% |
Location
Silangan Poblacion is situated at approximately 12.4809, 123.7644, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Silangan 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.