Poblacion Barangay 7, 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) | 1,127 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2434, 125.5398 (11° 15' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.7 meters (12.1 feet) |
Poblacion Barangay 7 is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,127. This represented 7.82% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Barangay 7 in the 2015 Census was 1,121 broken down into 229 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 624 | 105 | 5.94 | |
| 722 | 138 | 5.23 | |
| 808 | 153 | 5.28 | |
| 1,016 | 195 | 5.21 | |
| 975 | 195 | 5.00 | |
| 1,121 | 229 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Barangay 7 is 10 to 14, with 148 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 11.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 13.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 4.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1,133 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Barangay 7 grew from 624 in 1990 to 1,127 in 2020, an increase of 503 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.11%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 1,133 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 624 | – | |
| 722 | 2.77% | |
| 808 | 2.44% | |
| 1,016 | 3.21% | |
| 975 | -1.49% | |
| 1,133 | 2.90% | |
| 1,127 | -0.11% |
Location
Poblacion Barangay 7 is situated at approximately 11.2434, 125.5398, 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 7 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.