Poblacion West, Municipality of Moalboal, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Moalboal |
| Postal code | 6032 |
| Population (2020) | 3,567 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.9387, 123.3920 (9° 56' North, 123° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Poblacion West is a barangay in the municipality of Moalboal, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,567. This represented 9.66% of the total population of Moalboal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion West in the 2015 Census was 3,240 broken down into 711 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,930 | 352 | 5.48 | |
| 2,196 | 418 | 5.25 | |
| 2,102 | 426 | 4.93 | |
| 2,830 | 575 | 4.92 | |
| 2,740 | 596 | 4.60 | |
| 3,240 | 711 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion West is 5 to 9, with 336 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 | 71 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 222 | 6.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 336 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 323 | 9.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 315 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 291 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 258 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 238 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 221 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 184 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 160 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 147 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 124 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 109 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 79 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 76 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 1.42% |
| Total | 3,240 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion West grew from 1,945 in 1990 to 3,567 in 2020, an increase of 1,622 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.04%, or an increase of 327 people, from the previous population of 3,240 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,945 | – | |
| 2,202 | 2.35% | |
| 2,102 | -0.99% | |
| 2,831 | 4.19% | |
| 2,742 | -1.16% | |
| 3,240 | 3.23% | |
| 3,567 | 2.04% |
Location
Poblacion West is situated at approximately 9.9387, 123.3920, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion West 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.