Barangay 8 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) | 916 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9977, 125.4474 (11° 60' North, 125° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Barangay 8 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 916. This represented 4.22% of the total population of Can-avid.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 8 Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 416 broken down into 82 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 395 | 66 | 5.98 | |
| 542 | 88 | 6.16 | |
| 544 | 87 | 6.25 | |
| 394 | 78 | 5.05 | |
| 389 | 76 | 5.12 | |
| 416 | 82 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 8 Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 6.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 9.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 14.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 11.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 4.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.96% |
| Total | 416 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 8 Poblacion grew from 395 in 1990 to 916 in 2020, an increase of 521 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 18.07%, or an increase of 500 people, from the previous population of 416 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 395 | – | |
| 542 | 6.11% | |
| 544 | 0.08% | |
| 394 | -4.35% | |
| 389 | -0.46% | |
| 416 | 1.29% | |
| 916 | 18.07% |
Location
Barangay 8 Poblacion is situated at approximately 11.9977, 125.4474, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 8 Poblacion 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.