Barangay Poblacion VI, 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) | 1,880 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1070, 125.3882 (11° 6' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.9 meters (6.2 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion VI is a barangay in the municipality of Balangiga, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,880. This represented 13.11% of the total population of Balangiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion VI in the 2015 Census was 1,919 broken down into 450 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,246 | 242 | 5.15 | |
| 1,500 | 291 | 5.15 | |
| 1,523 | 318 | 4.79 | |
| 1,669 | 384 | 4.35 | |
| 1,750 | 380 | 4.61 | |
| 1,919 | 450 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion VI is 15 to 19, with 215 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 157 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 207 | 10.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 212 | 11.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 215 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 202 | 10.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 134 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 113 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 112 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 97 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 2.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.99% |
| Total | 1,927 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion VI grew from 1,246 in 1990 to 1,880 in 2020, an increase of 634 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.52%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 1,927 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,246 | – | |
| 1,500 | 3.54% | |
| 1,523 | 0.33% | |
| 1,669 | 1.27% | |
| 1,750 | 1.74% | |
| 1,927 | 1.85% | |
| 1,880 | -0.52% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion VI is situated at approximately 11.1070, 125.3882, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.9 meters or 6.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion VI 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.