Poblacion 3, 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) | 3,102 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7765, 124.8809 (11° 47' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Poblacion 3, formerly Barangay 3, is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,102. This represented 2.91% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion 3 in the 2015 Census was 3,092 broken down into 623 households or an average of 4.96 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,142 | 409 | 5.24 | |
| 2,575 | 486 | 5.30 | |
| 3,124 | 598 | 5.22 | |
| 3,006 | 505 | 5.95 | |
| 2,841 | 596 | 4.77 | |
| 3,092 | 623 | 4.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion 3 is 15 to 19, with 446 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 67 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 249 | 8.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 289 | 9.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 375 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 446 | 14.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 370 | 11.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 239 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 151 | 4.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 165 | 5.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 144 | 4.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 162 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 131 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 73 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.87% |
| Total | 3,096 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion 3 grew from 2,145 in 1990 to 3,102 in 2020, an increase of 957 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.04%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 3,096 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,145 | – | |
| 2,592 | 3.61% | |
| 3,179 | 4.47% | |
| 3,012 | -0.74% | |
| 2,858 | -1.89% | |
| 3,096 | 1.53% | |
| 3,102 | 0.04% |
Location
Poblacion 3 is situated at approximately 11.7765, 124.8809, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.