Poblacion 2, City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Catbalogan |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Population (2020) | 799 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7782, 124.8819 (11° 47' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Poblacion 2, formerly Barangay 2, is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 799. This represented 0.75% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion 2 in the 2015 Census was 581 broken down into 131 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 934 | 167 | 5.59 | |
| 764 | 154 | 4.96 | |
| 803 | 148 | 5.43 | |
| 728 | 147 | 4.95 | |
| 565 | 121 | 4.67 | |
| 581 | 131 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion 2 is 15 to 19, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 6.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 6.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 8.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 11.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 6.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 9.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 6.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 7.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 6.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 4.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.07% |
| Total | 581 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion 2 fell from 1,043 in 1990 to 799 in 2020, a decrease of 244 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 6.94%, or an increase of 218 people, from the previous population of 581 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,043 | – | |
| 814 | -4.54% | |
| 929 | 2.87% | |
| 914 | -0.22% | |
| 565 | -16.06% | |
| 581 | 0.53% | |
| 799 | 6.94% |
Location
Poblacion 2 is situated at approximately 11.7782, 124.8819, 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
Poblacion 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.