Poblacion Barangay 1, Municipality of General Macarthur, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | General Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6805 |
| Population (2020) | 898 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2481, 125.5409 (11° 15' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
Poblacion Barangay 1 is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 898. This represented 6.23% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Barangay 1 in the 2015 Census was 933 broken down into 194 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 945 | 157 | 6.02 | |
| 794 | 144 | 5.51 | |
| 777 | 149 | 5.21 | |
| 836 | 168 | 4.98 | |
| 778 | 168 | 4.63 | |
| 933 | 194 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Barangay 1 is 10 to 14, with 107 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 10.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 107 | 11.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 8.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 95 | 10.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 3.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 2.36% |
| Total | 933 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Barangay 1 fell from 945 in 1990 to 898 in 2020, a decrease of 47 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.80%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 933 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 945 | – | |
| 794 | -3.21% | |
| 777 | -0.46% | |
| 836 | 1.01% | |
| 778 | -2.58% | |
| 933 | 3.52% | |
| 898 | -0.80% |
Location
Poblacion Barangay 1 is situated at approximately 11.2481, 125.5409, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Barangay 1 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.