Barangay No. 1, Municipality of San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | San Policarpo |
| Postal code | 6821 |
| Population (2020) | 808 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1786, 125.5083 (12° 11' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Barangay No. 1, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 808. This represented 5.26% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 1 in the 2015 Census was 762 broken down into 179 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 75 | 5.17 | |
| 473 | 97 | 4.88 | |
| 593 | 123 | 4.82 | |
| 700 | 136 | 5.15 | |
| 706 | 148 | 4.77 | |
| 762 | 179 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 1 is 10 to 14, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 6.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 16.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 8.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 6.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 4.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 7.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.66% |
| Total | 762 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 1 grew from 388 in 1990 to 808 in 2020, an increase of 420 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 46 people, from the previous population of 762 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 388 | – | |
| 473 | 3.78% | |
| 593 | 4.97% | |
| 700 | 2.31% | |
| 706 | 0.31% | |
| 762 | 1.46% | |
| 808 | 1.24% |
Location
Barangay No. 1 is situated at approximately 12.1786, 125.5083, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay No. 1 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.