South 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) | 827 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2443, 123.5876 (9° 15' North, 123° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.7 meters (94.2 feet) |
South Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 827. This represented 5.72% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of South Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 735 broken down into 171 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 144 | 5.99 | |
| 729 | 145 | 5.03 | |
| 690 | 138 | 5.00 | |
| 771 | 165 | 4.67 | |
| 761 | 159 | 4.79 | |
| 735 | 171 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in South Poblacion is 15 to 19, with 174 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 0.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 4.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 4.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 6.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 174 | 19.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 11.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 5.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.49% |
| Total | 872 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of South Poblacion fell from 863 in 1990 to 827 in 2020, a decrease of 36 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.11%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 872 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 863 | – | |
| 729 | -3.11% | |
| 690 | -1.17% | |
| 784 | 1.78% | |
| 789 | 0.23% | |
| 872 | 1.92% | |
| 827 | -1.11% |
Location
South Poblacion is situated at approximately 9.2443, 123.5876, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.7 meters or 94.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
South 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.