Barangay No. 2, 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) | 400 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1795, 125.5081 (12° 11' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Barangay No. 2, 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 400. This represented 2.60% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 2 in the 2015 Census was 376 broken down into 82 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 53 | 5.43 | |
| 270 | 56 | 4.82 | |
| 311 | 57 | 5.46 | |
| 369 | 63 | 5.86 | |
| 354 | 65 | 5.45 | |
| 376 | 82 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 2 is 15 to 19, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 7.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 39 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 10.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 13.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 7.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 6.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.64% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.37% |
| Total | 379 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 2 grew from 291 in 1990 to 400 in 2020, an increase of 109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.14%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 379 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 291 | – | |
| 274 | -1.12% | |
| 311 | 2.75% | |
| 369 | 2.39% | |
| 354 | -1.50% | |
| 379 | 1.31% | |
| 400 | 1.14% |
Location
Barangay No. 2 is situated at approximately 12.1795, 125.5081, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay No. 2 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.