Poblacion 9, 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) | 2,988 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7671, 124.8833 (11° 46' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.4 meters (44.0 feet) |
Poblacion 9, formerly Barangay 9, is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,988. This represented 2.81% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion 9 in the 2015 Census was 2,755 broken down into 524 households or an average of 5.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,287 | 417 | 5.48 | |
| 1,887 | 350 | 5.39 | |
| 1,941 | 339 | 5.73 | |
| 2,213 | 371 | 5.96 | |
| 2,418 | 451 | 5.36 | |
| 2,755 | 524 | 5.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion 9 is 15 to 19, with 345 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 260 | 9.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 334 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 308 | 11.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 345 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 251 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 214 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 194 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 145 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 142 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 133 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 121 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.58% |
| Total | 2,761 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion 9 grew from 2,287 in 1990 to 2,988 in 2020, an increase of 701 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 227 people, from the previous population of 2,761 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,287 | – | |
| 1,890 | -3.51% | |
| 1,942 | 0.58% | |
| 2,213 | 1.82% | |
| 2,434 | 3.53% | |
| 2,761 | 2.43% | |
| 2,988 | 1.68% |
Location
Poblacion 9 is situated at approximately 11.7671, 124.8833, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.4 meters or 44.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 9 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.