Poblacion Ward 6, 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) | 855 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0299, 125.7230 (11° 2' North, 125° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
Poblacion Ward 6 is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 855. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Ward 6 in the 2015 Census was 1,695 broken down into 331 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 865 | 160 | 5.41 | |
| 964 | 169 | 5.70 | |
| 756 | 131 | 5.77 | |
| 1,674 | 311 | 5.38 | |
| 1,886 | 358 | 5.27 | |
| 1,695 | 331 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Ward 6 is 15 to 19, with 215 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 3.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 177 | 10.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 182 | 10.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 183 | 10.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 215 | 12.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 11.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.24% |
| Total | 1,695 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Ward 6 fell from 865 in 1990 to 855 in 2020, a decrease of 10 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 13.41%, or a decrease of 840 people, from the previous population of 1,695 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 865 | – | |
| 964 | 2.05% | |
| 756 | -5.08% | |
| 1,674 | 11.59% | |
| 1,886 | 4.44% | |
| 1,695 | -2.01% | |
| 855 | -13.41% |
Location
Poblacion Ward 6 is situated at approximately 11.0299, 125.7230, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Ward 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.