North Poblacion, Municipality of Larena, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Larena |
| Postal code | 6226 |
| Population (2020) | 861 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2486, 123.5924 (9° 15' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
North Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 861. This represented 5.96% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of North Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 993 broken down into 243 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | 197 | 5.51 | |
| 939 | 201 | 4.67 | |
| 1,026 | 186 | 5.52 | |
| 993 | 215 | 4.62 | |
| 1,019 | 242 | 4.21 | |
| 993 | 243 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in North Poblacion is 15 to 19, with 273 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 0.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 3.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 6.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 5.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 273 | 21.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 12.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 4.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.03% |
| Total | 1,264 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of North Poblacion fell from 1,088 in 1990 to 861 in 2020, a decrease of 227 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 7.76%, or a decrease of 403 people, from the previous population of 1,264 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,088 | – | |
| 939 | -2.72% | |
| 1,042 | 2.26% | |
| 1,006 | -0.48% | |
| 1,019 | 0.47% | |
| 1,264 | 4.19% | |
| 861 | -7.76% |
Location
North Poblacion is situated at approximately 9.2486, 123.5924, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
North 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.