Poblacion, Municipality of Rosario, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Rosario |
| Postal code | 6416 |
| Population (2020) | 935 |
| Coordinates | 12.5236, 124.4252 (12° 31' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 935. This represented 8.54% of the total population of Rosario.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 995 broken down into 217 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 778 | 126 | 6.17 | |
| 976 | 149 | 6.55 | |
| 970 | 153 | 6.34 | |
| 953 | 195 | 4.89 | |
| 930 | 182 | 5.11 | |
| 995 | 217 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 101 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 13.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 11.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 10.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 5.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 4.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 2.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.10% |
| Total | 997 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 778 in 1990 to 935 in 2020, an increase of 157 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.34%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 997 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 778 | – | |
| 976 | 4.34% | |
| 970 | -0.13% | |
| 956 | -0.20% | |
| 931 | -0.96% | |
| 997 | 1.31% | |
| 935 | -1.34% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 12.5236, 124.4252, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.6 meters or 11.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.