Barangay 3, 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) | 563 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4096, 125.0533 (12° 25' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Barangay 3, 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 563. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 3 in the 2015 Census was 552 broken down into 121 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | 111 | 5.40 | |
| 679 | 124 | 5.48 | |
| 607 | 122 | 4.98 | |
| 665 | 132 | 5.04 | |
| 612 | 122 | 5.02 | |
| 552 | 121 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 3 is 15 to 19, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 11.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 7.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 4.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 3.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 3.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.60% |
| Total | 563 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 3 fell from 599 in 1990 to 563 in 2020, a decrease of 36 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 599 | – | |
| 689 | 2.66% | |
| 607 | -2.68% | |
| 665 | 1.27% | |
| 622 | -2.40% | |
| 563 | -1.88% | |
| 563 | 0.00% |
Location
Barangay 3 is situated at approximately 12.4096, 125.0533, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.