Poblacion Barangay 2, Municipality of Capul, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Capul |
| Postal code | 6408 |
| Population (2020) | 512 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Capul |
| Coordinates | 12.4220, 124.1821 (12° 25' North, 124° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) |
Poblacion Barangay 2 is a barangay in the municipality of Capul, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 512. This represented 4.15% of the total population of Capul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Barangay 2 in the 2015 Census was 558 broken down into 111 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 537 | 93 | 5.77 | |
| 497 | 101 | 4.92 | |
| 522 | 102 | 5.12 | |
| 508 | 104 | 4.88 | |
| 537 | 107 | 5.02 | |
| 558 | 111 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Barangay 2 is 10 to 14, with 66 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 | 1.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 6.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 11.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 4.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 6.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 6.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 5.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 3.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.47% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.41% |
| Total | 566 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Barangay 2 fell from 541 in 1990 to 512 in 2020, a decrease of 29 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.09%, or a decrease of 54 people, from the previous population of 566 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 541 | – | |
| 497 | -1.58% | |
| 524 | 1.14% | |
| 510 | -0.37% | |
| 539 | 2.03% | |
| 566 | 0.93% | |
| 512 | -2.09% |
Location
Poblacion Barangay 2 is situated at approximately 12.4220, 124.1821, in the island of Capul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.5 meters or 24.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Barangay 2 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.