Barangay 6, 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) | 81 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1478, 125.6644 (11° 9' North, 125° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.7 meters (15.4 feet) |
Barangay 6, 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 81. This represented 0.37% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 6 in the 2015 Census was 160 broken down into 22 households or an average of 7.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 18 | 6.06 | |
| 99 | 17 | 5.82 | |
| 150 | 26 | 5.77 | |
| 165 | 27 | 6.11 | |
| 156 | 24 | 6.50 | |
| 160 | 22 | 7.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 6 is 10 to 14, with 18 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 3.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 11 | 6.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 8.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 18 | 11.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 10 | 6.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 10.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 8.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 9.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 3.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 3.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 5.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 160 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 6 fell from 109 in 1990 to 81 in 2020, a decrease of 28 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 13.35%, or a decrease of 79 people, from the previous population of 160 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | – | |
| 99 | -1.79% | |
| 150 | 9.32% | |
| 165 | 1.32% | |
| 156 | -2.02% | |
| 160 | 0.48% | |
| 81 | -13.35% |
Location
Barangay 6 is situated at approximately 11.1478, 125.6644, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.7 meters or 15.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 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.