Poblacion 6, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 1,180 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7751, 125.0201 (11° 47' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Poblacion 6 is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,180. This represented 3.64% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion 6 in the 2015 Census was 1,039 broken down into 220 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | 109 | 5.61 | |
| 710 | 131 | 5.42 | |
| 881 | 162 | 5.44 | |
| 904 | 180 | 5.02 | |
| 917 | 186 | 4.93 | |
| 1,039 | 220 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion 6 is 10 to 14, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 7.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 10.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 10.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.48% |
| Total | 1,039 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion 6 grew from 611 in 1990 to 1,180 in 2020, an increase of 569 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.71%, or an increase of 141 people, from the previous population of 1,039 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 611 | – | |
| 710 | 2.85% | |
| 881 | 4.74% | |
| 904 | 0.36% | |
| 917 | 0.52% | |
| 1,039 | 2.41% | |
| 1,180 | 2.71% |
Location
Poblacion 6 is situated at approximately 11.7751, 125.0201, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 6 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.