Natividad, 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) | 624 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2608, 125.4355 (12° 16' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Natividad is a barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 624. This represented 4.06% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Natividad in the 2015 Census was 676 broken down into 145 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 69 | 4.88 | |
| 528 | 100 | 5.28 | |
| 381 | 77 | 4.95 | |
| 521 | 111 | 4.69 | |
| 592 | 130 | 4.55 | |
| 676 | 145 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Natividad is 10 to 14, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 8.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 14.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 10.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 10.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 7.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 2.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.33% |
| Total | 676 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Natividad grew from 337 in 1990 to 624 in 2020, an increase of 287 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.67%, or a decrease of 52 people, from the previous population of 676 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 337 | – | |
| 528 | 8.78% | |
| 381 | -6.76% | |
| 521 | 4.41% | |
| 592 | 4.76% | |
| 676 | 2.56% | |
| 624 | -1.67% |
Location
Natividad is situated at approximately 12.2608, 125.4355, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Natividad 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.