Zone 6, 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) | 2,111 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5370, 124.8720 (12° 32' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Zone 6, 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 2,111. This represented 7.06% of the total population of San Roque.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zone 6 in the 2015 Census was 2,263 broken down into 388 households or an average of 5.83 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,095 | 204 | 5.37 | |
| 1,476 | 246 | 6.00 | |
| 1,437 | 268 | 5.36 | |
| 1,580 | 310 | 5.10 | |
| 1,962 | 348 | 5.64 | |
| 2,263 | 388 | 5.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zone 6 is 5 to 9, with 290 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 218 | 9.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 290 | 12.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 278 | 12.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 274 | 12.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 244 | 10.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 160 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 144 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 3.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 2.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 1.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.80% |
| Total | 2,263 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zone 6 grew from 1,095 in 1990 to 2,111 in 2020, an increase of 1,016 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.45%, or a decrease of 152 people, from the previous population of 2,263 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,095 | – | |
| 1,476 | 5.75% | |
| 1,437 | -0.57% | |
| 1,580 | 1.32% | |
| 1,962 | 8.20% | |
| 2,263 | 2.75% | |
| 2,111 | -1.45% |
Location
Zone 6 is situated at approximately 12.5370, 124.8720, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zone 6 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.