Poblacion Barangay 8, 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) | 246 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2422, 125.5389 (11° 15' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) |
Poblacion Barangay 8 is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 246. This represented 1.71% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Barangay 8 in the 2015 Census was 230 broken down into 44 households or an average of 5.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 57 | 5.21 | |
| 254 | 49 | 5.18 | |
| 227 | 47 | 4.83 | |
| 188 | 43 | 4.37 | |
| 229 | 42 | 5.45 | |
| 230 | 44 | 5.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Barangay 8 is 15 to 19, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 10.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 17 | 7.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 11.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 14.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 7.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 4.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.43% |
| Total | 230 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Barangay 8 fell from 297 in 1990 to 246 in 2020, a decrease of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.43%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 230 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | – | |
| 254 | -2.89% | |
| 227 | -2.38% | |
| 188 | -2.57% | |
| 229 | 7.45% | |
| 230 | 0.08% | |
| 246 | 1.43% |
Location
Poblacion Barangay 8 is situated at approximately 11.2422, 125.5389, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.4 meters or 11.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Barangay 8 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.