Barangay Poblacion 1, Municipality of Lawaan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Lawaan |
| Postal code | 6813 |
| Population (2020) | 1,085 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1401, 125.2986 (11° 8' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.7 meters (5.6 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion 1 is a barangay in the municipality of Lawaan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,085. This represented 8.34% of the total population of Lawaan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion 1 in the 2015 Census was 1,146 broken down into 263 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 109 | 5.56 | |
| 781 | 117 | 6.68 | |
| 1,004 | 180 | 5.58 | |
| 1,102 | 224 | 4.92 | |
| 1,165 | 228 | 5.11 | |
| 1,146 | 263 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion 1 is 10 to 14, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 98 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 11.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 12.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 9.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 5.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 2.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,146 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion 1 grew from 606 in 1990 to 1,085 in 2020, an increase of 479 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.14%, or a decrease of 61 people, from the previous population of 1,146 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 606 | – | |
| 781 | 4.87% | |
| 1,004 | 5.53% | |
| 1,102 | 1.29% | |
| 1,165 | 2.04% | |
| 1,146 | -0.31% | |
| 1,085 | -1.14% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion 1 is situated at approximately 11.1401, 125.2986, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.7 meters or 5.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion 1 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.