Poblacion Barangay 3, Municipality of Taft, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Taft |
| Postal code | 6816 |
| Population (2020) | 436 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9020, 125.4180 (11° 54' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Poblacion Barangay 3 is a barangay in the municipality of Taft, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 436. This represented 2.32% of the total population of Taft.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Barangay 3 in the 2015 Census was 499 broken down into 114 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 618 | 117 | 5.28 | |
| 630 | 110 | 5.73 | |
| 447 | 107 | 4.18 | |
| 519 | 117 | 4.44 | |
| 525 | 125 | 4.20 | |
| 499 | 114 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Barangay 3 is 10 to 14, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 8.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 10.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 4.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 8.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 5.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 5.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 3.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.40% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.60% |
| Total | 499 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Barangay 3 fell from 618 in 1990 to 436 in 2020, a decrease of 182 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.80%, or a decrease of 63 people, from the previous population of 499 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 618 | – | |
| 630 | 0.36% | |
| 447 | -7.09% | |
| 519 | 2.08% | |
| 525 | 0.42% | |
| 499 | -0.96% | |
| 436 | -2.80% |
Location
Poblacion Barangay 3 is situated at approximately 11.9020, 125.4180, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Barangay 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.