Barangay Poblacion I, Municipality of Balangiga, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Balangiga |
| Postal code | 6812 |
| Population (2020) | 1,878 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1120, 125.3865 (11° 7' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion I is a barangay in the municipality of Balangiga, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,878. This represented 13.10% of the total population of Balangiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion I in the 2015 Census was 1,817 broken down into 399 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,100 | 215 | 5.12 | |
| 1,405 | 248 | 5.67 | |
| 1,331 | 272 | 4.89 | |
| 1,662 | 320 | 5.19 | |
| 1,707 | 358 | 4.77 | |
| 1,817 | 399 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion I is 10 to 14, with 219 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 3.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 152 | 8.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 188 | 10.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 219 | 12.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 208 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 171 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 121 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.99% |
| Total | 1,823 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion I grew from 1,100 in 1990 to 1,878 in 2020, an increase of 778 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.63%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 1,823 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,100 | – | |
| 1,405 | 4.69% | |
| 1,331 | -1.15% | |
| 1,662 | 3.11% | |
| 1,707 | 0.98% | |
| 1,823 | 1.26% | |
| 1,878 | 0.63% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion I is situated at approximately 11.1120, 125.3865, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion I 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.