Poblacion North, Municipality of La Libertad, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | La Libertad |
| Postal code | 6213 |
| Population (2020) | 2,507 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.0306, 123.2338 (10° 2' North, 123° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Poblacion North is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,507. This represented 6.10% of the total population of La Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion North in the 2015 Census was 2,360 broken down into 559 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,572 | 298 | 5.28 | |
| 1,620 | 328 | 4.94 | |
| 1,884 | 380 | 4.96 | |
| 2,127 | 445 | 4.78 | |
| 2,319 | 542 | 4.28 | |
| 2,360 | 559 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion North is 10 to 14, with 245 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 175 | 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 236 | 9.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 245 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 234 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 187 | 7.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 175 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 175 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 162 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 128 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 109 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 113 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 100 | 4.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 74 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.65% |
| Total | 2,364 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion North grew from 1,575 in 1990 to 2,507 in 2020, an increase of 932 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 143 people, from the previous population of 2,364 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,575 | – | |
| 1,622 | 0.55% | |
| 1,888 | 3.31% | |
| 2,127 | 1.66% | |
| 2,319 | 3.20% | |
| 2,364 | 0.37% | |
| 2,507 | 1.24% |
Location
Poblacion North is situated at approximately 10.0306, 123.2338, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion North 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.