Barangay No. 4, 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) | 919 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1815, 125.5059 (12° 11' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Barangay No. 4, 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 919. This represented 5.98% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 4 in the 2015 Census was 860 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 673 | 120 | 5.61 | |
| 850 | 160 | 5.31 | |
| 791 | 151 | 5.24 | |
| 878 | 184 | 4.77 | |
| 918 | 191 | 4.81 | |
| 860 | 199 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 4 is 5 to 9, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 7.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 12.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 11.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 5.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 6.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 3.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.28% |
| Total | 860 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 4 grew from 673 in 1990 to 919 in 2020, an increase of 246 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 860 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 673 | – | |
| 850 | 4.47% | |
| 791 | -1.53% | |
| 878 | 1.45% | |
| 918 | 1.63% | |
| 860 | -1.23% | |
| 919 | 1.41% |
Location
Barangay No. 4 is situated at approximately 12.1815, 125.5059, 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. 4 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.