Barangay 2, 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) | 484 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4103, 125.0507 (12° 25' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Barangay 2, 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 484. This represented 1.50% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 2 in the 2015 Census was 582 broken down into 128 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 70 | 5.00 | |
| 406 | 82 | 4.95 | |
| 441 | 83 | 5.31 | |
| 522 | 106 | 4.92 | |
| 632 | 128 | 4.94 | |
| 582 | 128 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 2 is 10 to 14, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 7.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 9.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 13.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 13.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 6.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 8.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.41% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.55% |
| Total | 582 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 2 grew from 350 in 1990 to 484 in 2020, an increase of 134 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.81%, or a decrease of 98 people, from the previous population of 582 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | – | |
| 406 | 2.82% | |
| 441 | 1.79% | |
| 522 | 2.35% | |
| 647 | 8.13% | |
| 582 | -2.00% | |
| 484 | -3.81% |
Location
Barangay 2 is situated at approximately 12.4103, 125.0507, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 2 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay 6 (Poblacion), Catubig, Northern Samar
- Barangay 7 (Poblacion), Catubig, Northern Samar
- Barangay 8 (Poblacion), Catubig, Northern Samar
- Hiparayan, Catubig, Northern Samar
- Barangay 1 (Poblacion), Catubig, Northern Samar
- Calingnan, Catubig, Northern Samar
- Barangay 3 (Poblacion), Catubig, Northern Samar
- Barangay 4 (Poblacion), Catubig, Northern Samar
- Barangay 5 (Poblacion), Catubig, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.