Poblacion Ward 9, 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) | 676 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0323, 125.7214 (11° 2' North, 125° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Poblacion Ward 9 is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 676. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Ward 9 in the 2015 Census was 656 broken down into 139 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 572 | 94 | 6.09 | |
| 497 | 97 | 5.12 | |
| 551 | 102 | 5.40 | |
| 576 | 121 | 4.76 | |
| 574 | 124 | 4.63 | |
| 656 | 139 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Ward 9 is 15 to 19, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 3.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 9.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 10.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 10.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.37% |
| Total | 656 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Ward 9 grew from 572 in 1990 to 676 in 2020, an increase of 104 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.63%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 656 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 572 | – | |
| 497 | -2.60% | |
| 551 | 2.24% | |
| 576 | 0.61% | |
| 574 | -0.13% | |
| 656 | 2.57% | |
| 676 | 0.63% |
Location
Poblacion Ward 9 is situated at approximately 11.0323, 125.7214, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Ward 9 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.