Barangay 3, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 234 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1496, 125.6619 (11° 9' North, 125° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Barangay 3, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 234. This represented 1.06% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 3 in the 2015 Census was 268 broken down into 61 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 50 | 5.16 | |
| 251 | 55 | 4.56 | |
| 270 | 50 | 5.40 | |
| 268 | 57 | 4.70 | |
| 269 | 61 | 4.41 | |
| 268 | 61 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 3 is 15 to 19, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 7.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 8.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 9.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 12.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 5.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 8.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 8.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 7.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 4.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.95% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.74% |
| Total | 271 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 3 fell from 258 in 1990 to 234 in 2020, a decrease of 24 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.04%, or a decrease of 37 people, from the previous population of 271 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | – | |
| 251 | -0.51% | |
| 274 | 1.90% | |
| 268 | -0.30% | |
| 269 | 0.14% | |
| 271 | 0.14% | |
| 234 | -3.04% |
Location
Barangay 3 is situated at approximately 11.1496, 125.6619, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 3 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay 9 (Poblacion), Salcedo, Eastern Samar
- Malbog, Salcedo, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 4 (Poblacion), Salcedo, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 5 (Poblacion), Salcedo, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 2 (Poblacion), Salcedo, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 7 (Poblacion), Salcedo, Eastern Samar
- Naparaan, Salcedo, Eastern Samar
- Palanas, Salcedo, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.