Poblacion I, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 1,315 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7771, 124.9998 (11° 47' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Poblacion I is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,315. This represented 8.61% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion I in the 2015 Census was 1,297 broken down into 273 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 915 | 143 | 6.40 | |
| 862 | 168 | 5.13 | |
| 938 | 170 | 5.52 | |
| 988 | 209 | 4.73 | |
| 1,234 | 237 | 5.21 | |
| 1,297 | 273 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion I is 10 to 14, with 162 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 106 | 8.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 145 | 11.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 12.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 10.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 5.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 5.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1,298 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion I grew from 918 in 1990 to 1,315 in 2020, an increase of 397 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 1,298 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 918 | – | |
| 862 | -1.17% | |
| 938 | 1.83% | |
| 988 | 0.72% | |
| 1,238 | 8.56% | |
| 1,298 | 0.91% | |
| 1,315 | 0.27% |
Location
Poblacion I is situated at approximately 11.7771, 124.9998, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion I 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.