Barangay 6 Poblacion, Municipality of Can-avid, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Can-Avid |
| Postal code | 6806 |
| Population (2020) | 161 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9966, 125.4487 (11° 60' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Barangay 6 Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 161. This represented 0.74% of the total population of Can-avid.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 6 Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 188 broken down into 38 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 36 | 6.67 | |
| 242 | 35 | 6.91 | |
| 212 | 33 | 6.42 | |
| 182 | 35 | 5.20 | |
| 211 | 38 | 5.55 | |
| 188 | 38 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 6 Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 21 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 1.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 20 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 21 | 11.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 8.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 7.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 3.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 1.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 4.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 3.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 2.13% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.53% |
| Total | 188 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 6 Poblacion fell from 240 in 1990 to 161 in 2020, a decrease of 79 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.21%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 188 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | – | |
| 242 | 0.16% | |
| 212 | -2.80% | |
| 182 | -2.08% | |
| 211 | 5.53% | |
| 188 | -2.17% | |
| 161 | -3.21% |
Location
Barangay 6 Poblacion is situated at approximately 11.9966, 125.4487, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 6 Poblacion shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay 2 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 9 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 5 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 10 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 7 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 8 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 3 Poblacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.