Barangay No. 6, Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Jiabong |
| Postal code | 6701 |
| Population (2020) | 192 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7636, 124.9513 (11° 46' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Barangay No. 6, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 192. This represented 1.00% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 6 in the 2015 Census was 245 broken down into 53 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | 27 | 6.59 | |
| 228 | 37 | 6.16 | |
| 225 | 41 | 5.49 | |
| 164 | 36 | 4.56 | |
| 226 | 36 | 6.28 | |
| 245 | 53 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 6 is 15 to 19, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 6.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 9.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 19 | 7.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 9.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 7.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 254 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 6 grew from 178 in 1990 to 192 in 2020, an increase of 14 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 5.72%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 254 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 178 | – | |
| 228 | 4.75% | |
| 225 | -0.28% | |
| 164 | -4.27% | |
| 226 | 12.38% | |
| 254 | 2.25% | |
| 192 | -5.72% |
Location
Barangay No. 6 is situated at approximately 11.7636, 124.9513, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay No. 6 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Catalina, Jiabong, Samar
- Malobago (Villalinda), Jiabong, Samar
- Barangay No. 3 (Poblacion), Jiabong, Samar
- Barangay No. 4 (Poblacion), Jiabong, Samar
- Barangay No. 2 (Poblacion), Jiabong, Samar
- Barangay No. 7 (Poblacion), Jiabong, Samar
- Barangay No. 1 (Poblacion), Jiabong, Samar
- Poblacion I-A, Motiong, Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.