Poblacion Barangay 5, 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) | 1,241 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9034, 125.4147 (11° 54' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Poblacion Barangay 5 is a barangay in the municipality of Taft, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,241. This represented 6.61% of the total population of Taft.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Barangay 5 in the 2015 Census was 1,283 broken down into 307 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 788 | 145 | 5.43 | |
| 902 | 168 | 5.37 | |
| 931 | 185 | 5.03 | |
| 1,005 | 203 | 4.95 | |
| 1,194 | 262 | 4.56 | |
| 1,283 | 307 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Poblacion Barangay 5 are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 7.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 11.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 11.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 96 | 7.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 5.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.40% |
| Total | 1,283 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Barangay 5 grew from 788 in 1990 to 1,241 in 2020, an increase of 453 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.70%, or a decrease of 42 people, from the previous population of 1,283 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 788 | – | |
| 902 | 2.56% | |
| 931 | 0.68% | |
| 1,005 | 1.06% | |
| 1,194 | 6.47% | |
| 1,283 | 1.38% | |
| 1,241 | -0.70% |
Location
Poblacion Barangay 5 is situated at approximately 11.9034, 125.4147, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Barangay 5 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.