Poblacion Barangay 3, 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) | 397 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2473, 125.5404 (11° 15' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
Poblacion Barangay 3 is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 397. This represented 2.75% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Barangay 3 in the 2015 Census was 442 broken down into 93 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 79 | 5.30 | |
| 423 | 82 | 5.16 | |
| 321 | 66 | 4.86 | |
| 308 | 66 | 4.67 | |
| 363 | 76 | 4.78 | |
| 442 | 93 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Barangay 3 is 20 to 24, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 8.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 9.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 12.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 8.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 3.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.26% |
| Total | 442 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Barangay 3 fell from 419 in 1990 to 397 in 2020, a decrease of 22 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.23%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 442 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 419 | – | |
| 423 | 0.18% | |
| 321 | -5.74% | |
| 308 | -0.57% | |
| 363 | 6.16% | |
| 442 | 3.82% | |
| 397 | -2.23% |
Location
Poblacion Barangay 3 is situated at approximately 11.2473, 125.5404, 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 3 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.