Central, Municipality of Arteche, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Arteche |
| Postal code | 6822 |
| Population (2020) | 377 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2690, 125.3719 (12° 16' North, 125° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Arteche, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 377. This represented 2.30% of the total population of Arteche.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central in the 2015 Census was 408 broken down into 96 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 559 | 108 | 5.18 | |
| 528 | 99 | 5.33 | |
| 536 | 108 | 4.96 | |
| 504 | 107 | 4.71 | |
| 481 | 103 | 4.67 | |
| 408 | 96 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central is 15 to 19, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 16 | 3.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 9.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 5.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 4.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 7.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 7.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 8.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 5.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 5.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 3.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.17% |
| Total | 415 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central fell from 560 in 1990 to 377 in 2020, a decrease of 183 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.00%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 415 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 560 | – | |
| 528 | -1.10% | |
| 536 | 0.32% | |
| 510 | -0.68% | |
| 482 | -2.03% | |
| 415 | -2.81% | |
| 377 | -2.00% |
Location
Central is situated at approximately 12.2690, 125.3719, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 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.