Barangay Poblacion 8, 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) | 2,042 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1407, 125.3034 (11° 8' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.7 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion 8 is a barangay in the municipality of Lawaan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,042. This represented 15.70% of the total population of Lawaan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion 8 in the 2015 Census was 1,474 broken down into 320 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 638 | 114 | 5.60 | |
| 739 | 129 | 5.73 | |
| 922 | 181 | 5.09 | |
| 1,061 | 217 | 4.89 | |
| 1,155 | 218 | 5.30 | |
| 1,474 | 320 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion 8 is 5 to 9, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 185 | 12.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 178 | 12.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 11.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 142 | 9.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 3.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 2.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 1.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,474 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion 8 grew from 638 in 1990 to 2,042 in 2020, an increase of 1,404 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.10%, or an increase of 568 people, from the previous population of 1,474 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 638 | – | |
| 739 | 2.79% | |
| 922 | 4.86% | |
| 1,061 | 1.96% | |
| 1,155 | 3.14% | |
| 1,474 | 4.75% | |
| 2,042 | 7.10% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion 8 is situated at approximately 11.1407, 125.3034, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion 8 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.