Barangay 7, 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) | 251 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4107, 125.0561 (12° 25' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Barangay 7, 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 251. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 7 in the 2015 Census was 320 broken down into 62 households or an average of 5.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | 79 | 5.62 | |
| 431 | 93 | 4.63 | |
| 299 | 64 | 4.67 | |
| 296 | 58 | 5.10 | |
| 291 | 58 | 5.02 | |
| 320 | 62 | 5.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 7 is 15 to 19, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 5.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 9.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 10.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 7.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 5.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 10.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.81% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 3.13% |
| Total | 320 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 7 fell from 444 in 1990 to 251 in 2020, a decrease of 193 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 4.98%, or a decrease of 69 people, from the previous population of 320 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 444 | – | |
| 431 | -0.56% | |
| 299 | -7.54% | |
| 296 | -0.14% | |
| 291 | -0.62% | |
| 320 | 1.82% | |
| 251 | -4.98% |
Location
Barangay 7 is situated at approximately 12.4107, 125.0561, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 7 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.