Poblacion Norte, Municipality of Barcelona, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Barcelona |
| Postal code | 4712 |
| Population (2020) | 1,717 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8695, 124.1421 (12° 52' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Poblacion Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Barcelona, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,717. This represented 8.18% of the total population of Barcelona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,654 broken down into 361 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,108 | 220 | 5.04 | |
| 1,119 | 248 | 4.51 | |
| 1,253 | 273 | 4.59 | |
| 1,461 | 320 | 4.57 | |
| 1,517 | 343 | 4.42 | |
| 1,654 | 361 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Norte is 15 to 19, with 175 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 6.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 9.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 166 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 166 | 10.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 4.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 7.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 6.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 5.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.33% |
| Total | 1,654 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Norte grew from 1,108 in 1990 to 1,717 in 2020, an increase of 609 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 63 people, from the previous population of 1,654 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,108 | – | |
| 1,119 | 0.19% | |
| 1,253 | 2.45% | |
| 1,461 | 2.14% | |
| 1,517 | 1.38% | |
| 1,654 | 1.66% | |
| 1,717 | 0.79% |
Location
Poblacion Norte is situated at approximately 12.8695, 124.1421, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Norte 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.