Barangay Poblacion 6, 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) | 474 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1395, 125.3016 (11° 8' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion 6 is a barangay in the municipality of Lawaan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 474. This represented 3.65% of the total population of Lawaan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion 6 in the 2015 Census was 367 broken down into 92 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 41 | 5.22 | |
| 339 | 46 | 7.37 | |
| 257 | 47 | 5.47 | |
| 208 | 43 | 4.84 | |
| 232 | 48 | 4.83 | |
| 367 | 92 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion 6 is 15 to 19, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 8.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 10.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 11.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 9.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 10.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 4.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.18% |
| Total | 367 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion 6 grew from 214 in 1990 to 474 in 2020, an increase of 260 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.53%, or an increase of 107 people, from the previous population of 367 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | – | |
| 339 | 9.00% | |
| 257 | -5.76% | |
| 208 | -2.88% | |
| 232 | 4.05% | |
| 367 | 9.12% | |
| 474 | 5.53% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion 6 is situated at approximately 11.1395, 125.3016, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion 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.