Barangay 8, 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) | 634 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4120, 125.0525 (12° 25' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Barangay 8, 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 634. This represented 1.97% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 8 in the 2015 Census was 774 broken down into 154 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 865 | 138 | 6.27 | |
| 848 | 159 | 5.33 | |
| 827 | 154 | 5.37 | |
| 876 | 169 | 5.18 | |
| 860 | 167 | 5.15 | |
| 774 | 154 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 8 is 15 to 19, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 6.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 105 | 13.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 7.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 4.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 6.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 3.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.03% |
| Total | 774 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 8 fell from 865 in 1990 to 634 in 2020, a decrease of 231 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 4.11%, or a decrease of 140 people, from the previous population of 774 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 865 | – | |
| 848 | -0.37% | |
| 827 | -0.54% | |
| 876 | 0.80% | |
| 860 | -0.67% | |
| 774 | -1.99% | |
| 634 | -4.11% |
Location
Barangay 8 is situated at approximately 12.4120, 125.0525, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 8 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.