Barangay Poblacion 5, 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) | 217 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1399, 125.3012 (11° 8' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion 5 is a barangay in the municipality of Lawaan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 217. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Lawaan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion 5 in the 2015 Census was 250 broken down into 65 households or an average of 3.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 57 | 4.25 | |
| 404 | 61 | 6.62 | |
| 257 | 56 | 4.59 | |
| 291 | 61 | 4.77 | |
| 271 | 57 | 4.75 | |
| 250 | 65 | 3.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion 5 is 15 to 19, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 14 | 5.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 26 | 10.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 11.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 15.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 5.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 3.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 6.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 6.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 4.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 2.00% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 2.00% |
| Total | 250 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion 5 fell from 242 in 1990 to 217 in 2020, a decrease of 25 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.94%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 250 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | – | |
| 404 | 10.08% | |
| 257 | -9.24% | |
| 291 | 1.73% | |
| 271 | -2.56% | |
| 250 | -1.52% | |
| 217 | -2.94% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion 5 is situated at approximately 11.1399, 125.3012, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.2 meters or 13.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion 5 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.