Barangay No. 3, 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) | 1,032 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1803, 125.5076 (12° 11' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Barangay No. 3, 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 1,032. This represented 6.72% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 3 in the 2015 Census was 971 broken down into 195 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 47 | 4.81 | |
| 520 | 103 | 5.05 | |
| 659 | 124 | 5.31 | |
| 736 | 150 | 4.91 | |
| 858 | 174 | 4.93 | |
| 971 | 195 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 3 is 10 to 14, with 115 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 11.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 11.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 11.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.24% |
| Total | 971 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 3 grew from 226 in 1990 to 1,032 in 2020, an increase of 806 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.29%, or an increase of 61 people, from the previous population of 971 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | – | |
| 520 | 16.90% | |
| 659 | 5.21% | |
| 736 | 1.54% | |
| 858 | 5.74% | |
| 971 | 2.38% | |
| 1,032 | 1.29% |
Location
Barangay No. 3 is situated at approximately 12.1803, 125.5076, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay No. 3 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.