Poblacion Ward 2, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Guiuan |
| Postal code | 6809 |
| Population (2020) | 309 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0281, 125.7272 (11° 2' North, 125° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Poblacion Ward 2 is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 309. This represented 0.58% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Ward 2 in the 2015 Census was 315 broken down into 84 households or an average of 3.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 47 | 5.89 | |
| 233 | 46 | 5.07 | |
| 252 | 50 | 5.04 | |
| 282 | 61 | 4.62 | |
| 291 | 67 | 4.34 | |
| 315 | 84 | 3.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Ward 2 is 10 to 14, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 6.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 7.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 6.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 9.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 6.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 4.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 4.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.86% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.95% |
| Total | 315 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Ward 2 grew from 277 in 1990 to 309 in 2020, an increase of 32 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.40%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 315 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | – | |
| 233 | -3.19% | |
| 252 | 1.69% | |
| 282 | 1.56% | |
| 291 | 1.15% | |
| 315 | 1.52% | |
| 309 | -0.40% |
Location
Poblacion Ward 2 is situated at approximately 11.0281, 125.7272, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Ward 2 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.