Poblacion, Municipality of Barobo, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Barobo |
| Postal code | 8309 |
| Population (2020) | 14,534 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5342, 126.1212 (8° 32' North, 126° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.1 meters (56.1 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Barobo, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,534. This represented 27.35% of the total population of Barobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 13,239 broken down into 2,830 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,339 | 1,446 | 5.77 | |
| 8,359 | 1,567 | 5.33 | |
| 9,268 | 1,827 | 5.07 | |
| 11,062 | 2,202 | 5.02 | |
| 11,623 | 2,336 | 4.98 | |
| 13,239 | 2,830 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 5 to 9, with 1,653 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 101 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 337 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,265 | 9.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,653 | 12.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,540 | 11.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,327 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,139 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,002 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 861 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 785 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 706 | 5.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 649 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 596 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 486 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 350 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 227 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 142 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 101 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 101 | 0.76% |
| Total | 13,267 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 8,345 in 1990 to 14,534 in 2020, an increase of 6,189 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 1,267 people, from the previous population of 13,267 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,345 | – | |
| 8,359 | 0.03% | |
| 9,268 | 2.24% | |
| 11,121 | 2.55% | |
| 11,672 | 1.78% | |
| 13,267 | 2.47% | |
| 14,534 | 1.94% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 8.5342, 126.1212, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.1 meters or 56.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.