Barangay 2, Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buan |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Population (2020) | 294 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0534, 125.0254 (12° 3' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 141.7 meters (464.9 feet) |
Barangay 2, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 294. This represented 3.79% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 2 in the 2015 Census was 393 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 51 | 5.37 | |
| 472 | 100 | 4.72 | |
| 559 | 107 | 5.22 | |
| 446 | 83 | 5.37 | |
| 400 | 85 | 4.71 | |
| 393 | 95 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 2 is 10 to 14, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 8.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 13.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 5.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 7.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 1.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.04% |
| Total | 393 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 2 grew from 274 in 1990 to 294 in 2020, an increase of 20 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 5.93%, or a decrease of 99 people, from the previous population of 393 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | – | |
| 472 | 10.73% | |
| 559 | 3.69% | |
| 475 | -2.22% | |
| 460 | -1.16% | |
| 393 | -2.95% | |
| 294 | -5.93% |
Location
Barangay 2 is situated at approximately 12.0534, 125.0254, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 141.7 meters or 464.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 2 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.