Poblacion I, Municipality of Balangkayan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Balangkayan |
| Postal code | 6801 |
| Population (2020) | 525 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4718, 125.5121 (11° 28' North, 125° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Poblacion I is a barangay in the municipality of Balangkayan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 525. This represented 5.15% of the total population of Balangkayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion I in the 2015 Census was 527 broken down into 121 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | 81 | 5.20 | |
| 434 | 82 | 5.29 | |
| 423 | 99 | 4.27 | |
| 488 | 107 | 4.56 | |
| 555 | 119 | 4.66 | |
| 527 | 121 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion I is 15 to 19, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 6.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 8.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 12.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 10.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 6.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 3.40% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.89% |
| Total | 530 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion I grew from 424 in 1990 to 525 in 2020, an increase of 101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 530 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 424 | – | |
| 436 | 0.52% | |
| 423 | -0.65% | |
| 491 | 2.08% | |
| 555 | 4.56% | |
| 530 | -0.87% | |
| 525 | -0.20% |
Location
Poblacion I is situated at approximately 11.4718, 125.5121, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.