Barangay Poblacion 9, 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) | 600 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1419, 125.3013 (11° 9' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) |
Barangay Poblacion 9 is a barangay in the municipality of Lawaan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 600. This represented 4.61% of the total population of Lawaan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay Poblacion 9 in the 2015 Census was 633 broken down into 150 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 67 | 5.13 | |
| 407 | 74 | 5.50 | |
| 473 | 92 | 5.14 | |
| 479 | 95 | 5.04 | |
| 543 | 122 | 4.45 | |
| 633 | 150 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay Poblacion 9 is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 9.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 11.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 9.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 8.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 11.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 4.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 4.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 5.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.90% |
| Total | 633 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay Poblacion 9 grew from 344 in 1990 to 600 in 2020, an increase of 256 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.12%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 633 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | – | |
| 407 | 3.20% | |
| 473 | 3.27% | |
| 479 | 0.17% | |
| 543 | 4.67% | |
| 633 | 2.96% | |
| 600 | -1.12% |
Location
Barangay Poblacion 9 is situated at approximately 11.1419, 125.3013, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay Poblacion 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.