Central, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 512 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0711, 124.5948 (12° 4' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) |
Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 512. This represented 0.27% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central in the 2015 Census was 811 broken down into 177 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,223 | 226 | 5.41 | |
| 1,039 | 187 | 5.56 | |
| 1,087 | 216 | 5.03 | |
| 849 | 182 | 4.66 | |
| 837 | 165 | 5.07 | |
| 811 | 177 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central is 15 to 19, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 3.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 7.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 6.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 12.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 8.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 4.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.84% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 2.33% |
| Total | 815 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central fell from 1,231 in 1990 to 512 in 2020, a decrease of 719 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 9.32%, or a decrease of 303 people, from the previous population of 815 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,231 | – | |
| 1,068 | -2.63% | |
| 1,087 | 0.38% | |
| 849 | -3.35% | |
| 837 | -0.52% | |
| 815 | -0.51% | |
| 512 | -9.32% |
Location
Central is situated at approximately 12.0711, 124.5948, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.3 meters or 7.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 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.