Barangay 3 Poblacion, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 6808 |
| Population (2020) | 186 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0993, 125.7109 (11° 6' North, 125° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.8 meters (55.1 feet) |
Barangay 3 Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 186. This represented 3.04% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 3 Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 190 broken down into 46 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 33 | 5.82 | |
| 203 | 32 | 6.34 | |
| 183 | 34 | 5.38 | |
| 174 | 33 | 5.27 | |
| 194 | 44 | 4.41 | |
| 190 | 46 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 3 Poblacion is 15 to 19, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 11 | 5.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 13.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 16 | 8.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 14.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 5.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 7.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 4.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 7.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 2.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 2.02% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.51% |
| Total | 198 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 3 Poblacion fell from 193 in 1990 to 186 in 2020, a decrease of 7 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.31%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 198 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | – | |
| 206 | 1.23% | |
| 185 | -2.28% | |
| 174 | -0.84% | |
| 194 | 4.04% | |
| 198 | 0.39% | |
| 186 | -1.31% |
Location
Barangay 3 Poblacion is situated at approximately 11.0993, 125.7109, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.8 meters or 55.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 3 Poblacion 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.