Barangay 9, 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) | 297 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1508, 125.6628 (11° 9' North, 125° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Barangay 9, 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 297. This represented 1.34% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 9 in the 2015 Census was 311 broken down into 64 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 55 | 5.87 | |
| 308 | 61 | 5.05 | |
| 299 | 60 | 4.98 | |
| 392 | 80 | 4.90 | |
| 266 | 56 | 4.75 | |
| 311 | 64 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 9 is 25 to 29, with 36 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 7.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 7.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 7.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 11.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 7.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 4.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.89% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.57% |
| Total | 311 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 9 fell from 323 in 1990 to 297 in 2020, a decrease of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.96%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 311 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 323 | – | |
| 308 | -0.89% | |
| 299 | -0.63% | |
| 392 | 3.81% | |
| 266 | -13.16% | |
| 311 | 3.02% | |
| 297 | -0.96% |
Location
Barangay 9 is situated at approximately 11.1508, 125.6628, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 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.