Barangay 1, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 2,243 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4073, 125.0508 (12° 24' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (40.0 feet) |
Barangay 1, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,243. This represented 6.97% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 1 in the 2015 Census was 2,074 broken down into 419 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900 | 167 | 5.39 | |
| 1,040 | 195 | 5.33 | |
| 1,177 | 240 | 4.90 | |
| 1,594 | 357 | 4.46 | |
| 1,813 | 349 | 5.19 | |
| 2,074 | 419 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 1 is 15 to 19, with 234 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 190 | 9.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 233 | 11.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 226 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 234 | 11.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 175 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 130 | 6.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 142 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 125 | 6.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 118 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 88 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.77% |
| Total | 2,074 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 1 grew from 937 in 1990 to 2,243 in 2020, an increase of 1,306 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.66%, or an increase of 169 people, from the previous population of 2,074 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 937 | – | |
| 1,044 | 2.05% | |
| 1,191 | 2.86% | |
| 1,598 | 4.14% | |
| 1,819 | 4.83% | |
| 2,074 | 2.53% | |
| 2,243 | 1.66% |
Location
Barangay 1 is situated at approximately 12.4073, 125.0508, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 40.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 1 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.