Poblacion Barangay 6, 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) | 662 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2446, 125.5391 (11° 15' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.7 meters (12.1 feet) |
Poblacion Barangay 6 is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 662. This represented 4.59% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Barangay 6 in the 2015 Census was 683 broken down into 151 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710 | 121 | 5.87 | |
| 692 | 133 | 5.20 | |
| 631 | 136 | 4.64 | |
| 594 | 129 | 4.60 | |
| 604 | 126 | 4.79 | |
| 683 | 151 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Barangay 6 is 5 to 9, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 8.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 11.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 9.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 9.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 9.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 4.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 3.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.75% |
| Total | 686 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Barangay 6 fell from 710 in 1990 to 662 in 2020, a decrease of 48 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.75%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 686 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 710 | – | |
| 696 | -0.37% | |
| 631 | -2.08% | |
| 594 | -0.83% | |
| 606 | 0.73% | |
| 686 | 2.39% | |
| 662 | -0.75% |
Location
Poblacion Barangay 6 is situated at approximately 11.2446, 125.5391, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.7 meters or 12.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Barangay 6 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.