Zone 2, Municipality of San Roque, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Roque |
| Postal code | 6415 |
| Population (2020) | 982 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5369, 124.8749 (12° 32' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Zone 2, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Roque, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 982. This represented 3.29% of the total population of San Roque.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zone 2 in the 2015 Census was 1,134 broken down into 195 households or an average of 5.82 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 822 | 149 | 5.52 | |
| 1,041 | 152 | 6.85 | |
| 849 | 150 | 5.66 | |
| 991 | 202 | 4.91 | |
| 1,084 | 209 | 5.19 | |
| 1,134 | 195 | 5.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zone 2 is 5 to 9, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 6.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 141 | 12.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 11.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 11.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 107 | 9.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 6.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1,134 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zone 2 grew from 822 in 1990 to 982 in 2020, an increase of 160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.98%, or a decrease of 152 people, from the previous population of 1,134 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 822 | – | |
| 1,041 | 4.52% | |
| 849 | -4.28% | |
| 991 | 2.16% | |
| 1,084 | 3.32% | |
| 1,134 | 0.86% | |
| 982 | -2.98% |
Location
Zone 2 is situated at approximately 12.5369, 124.8749, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zone 2 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.