Zone 3, 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) | 2,797 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5281, 124.8588 (12° 32' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Zone 3, 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 2,797. This represented 9.36% of the total population of San Roque.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zone 3 in the 2015 Census was 2,746 broken down into 510 households or an average of 5.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,202 | 203 | 5.92 | |
| 1,483 | 250 | 5.93 | |
| 1,731 | 285 | 6.07 | |
| 2,212 | 418 | 5.29 | |
| 2,356 | 429 | 5.49 | |
| 2,746 | 510 | 5.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zone 3 is 10 to 14, with 379 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 275 | 10.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 375 | 13.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 379 | 13.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 355 | 12.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 225 | 8.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 186 | 6.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 5.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 161 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 144 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 3.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 2.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.55% |
| Total | 2,746 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zone 3 grew from 1,202 in 1990 to 2,797 in 2020, an increase of 1,595 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 51 people, from the previous population of 2,746 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,202 | – | |
| 1,483 | 4.01% | |
| 1,731 | 3.37% | |
| 2,212 | 3.44% | |
| 2,356 | 2.32% | |
| 2,746 | 2.96% | |
| 2,797 | 0.39% |
Location
Zone 3 is situated at approximately 12.5281, 124.8588, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zone 3 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.