Barangay Poblacion V, 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) | 654 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1080, 125.3850 (11° 6' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.0 meters (6.6 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion V is a barangay in the municipality of Balangiga, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 654. This represented 4.56% of the total population of Balangiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion V in the 2015 Census was 757 broken down into 178 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | 164 | 4.88 | |
| 870 | 174 | 5.00 | |
| 825 | 168 | 4.91 | |
| 756 | 175 | 4.32 | |
| 790 | 169 | 4.67 | |
| 757 | 178 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion V is 15 to 19, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 5.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 6.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 8.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 11.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 11.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 6.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 7.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 3.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 2.64% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.38% |
| Total | 757 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion V fell from 801 in 1990 to 654 in 2020, a decrease of 147 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.03%, or a decrease of 103 people, from the previous population of 757 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | – | |
| 870 | 1.56% | |
| 825 | -1.13% | |
| 756 | -1.20% | |
| 790 | 1.61% | |
| 757 | -0.81% | |
| 654 | -3.03% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion V is situated at approximately 11.1080, 125.3850, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.0 meters or 6.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion V 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.