Barangay Poblacion III, 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) | 1,140 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1099, 125.3874 (11° 7' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion III is a barangay in the municipality of Balangiga, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,140. This represented 7.95% of the total population of Balangiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion III in the 2015 Census was 1,008 broken down into 243 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 102 | 4.96 | |
| 556 | 106 | 5.25 | |
| 574 | 120 | 4.78 | |
| 749 | 165 | 4.54 | |
| 740 | 160 | 4.63 | |
| 1,008 | 243 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion III is 10 to 14, with 121 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 7.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 7.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 8.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 4.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 2.38% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 2.38% |
| Total | 1,008 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion III grew from 506 in 1990 to 1,140 in 2020, an increase of 634 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.62%, or an increase of 132 people, from the previous population of 1,008 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 506 | – | |
| 556 | 1.78% | |
| 579 | 0.87% | |
| 749 | 3.61% | |
| 740 | -0.44% | |
| 1,008 | 6.06% | |
| 1,140 | 2.62% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion III is situated at approximately 11.1099, 125.3874, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion III 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.