Barangay East, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 6402 |
| Population (2020) | 875 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5316, 124.4875 (12° 32' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Barangay East, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 875. This represented 4.96% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay East in the 2015 Census was 811 broken down into 180 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 779 | 144 | 5.41 | |
| 789 | 143 | 5.52 | |
| 1,100 | 211 | 5.21 | |
| 846 | 160 | 5.29 | |
| 787 | 165 | 4.77 | |
| 811 | 180 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay East is 10 to 14, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 11.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 12.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 9.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 8.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 6.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.59% |
| Total | 818 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay East grew from 783 in 1990 to 875 in 2020, an increase of 92 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.43%, or an increase of 57 people, from the previous population of 818 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 783 | – | |
| 793 | 0.24% | |
| 1,106 | 7.39% | |
| 854 | -3.50% | |
| 795 | -2.57% | |
| 818 | 0.54% | |
| 875 | 1.43% |
Location
Barangay East is situated at approximately 12.5316, 124.4875, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay East 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.