Poblacion East, Municipality of Candoni, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Candoni |
| Postal code | 6110 |
| Population (2020) | 3,729 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8312, 122.6450 (9° 50' North, 122° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 166.6 meters (546.6 feet) |
Poblacion East is a barangay in the municipality of Candoni, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,729. This represented 15.70% of the total population of Candoni.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion East in the 2015 Census was 3,365 broken down into 775 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,549 | 460 | 5.54 | |
| 2,745 | 520 | 5.28 | |
| 2,975 | 548 | 5.43 | |
| 3,413 | 638 | 5.35 | |
| 2,986 | 672 | 4.44 | |
| 3,365 | 775 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion East is 10 to 14, with 389 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 40 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 290 | 8.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 367 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 389 | 11.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 361 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 318 | 9.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 241 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 211 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 183 | 5.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 167 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 164 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 166 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 151 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 101 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 78 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 45 | 1.33% |
| Total | 3,386 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion East grew from 2,589 in 1990 to 3,729 in 2020, an increase of 1,140 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 343 people, from the previous population of 3,386 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,589 | – | |
| 2,745 | 1.10% | |
| 2,978 | 1.76% | |
| 3,423 | 1.94% | |
| 3,007 | -4.61% | |
| 3,386 | 2.29% | |
| 3,729 | 2.05% |
Location
Poblacion East is situated at approximately 9.8312, 122.6450, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 166.6 meters or 546.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion East 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.