Barangay 4, 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) | 1,075 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0530, 125.0236 (12° 3' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 138.4 meters (454.1 feet) |
Barangay 4, 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 1,075. This represented 13.84% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 4 in the 2015 Census was 1,356 broken down into 265 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 648 | 116 | 5.59 | |
| 632 | 137 | 4.61 | |
| 894 | 176 | 5.08 | |
| 1,041 | 170 | 6.12 | |
| 1,208 | 213 | 5.67 | |
| 1,356 | 265 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 4 is 5 to 9, with 193 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 193 | 14.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 156 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 12.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 9.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 2.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.03% |
| Total | 1,356 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 4 grew from 648 in 1990 to 1,075 in 2020, an increase of 427 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 4.77%, or a decrease of 281 people, from the previous population of 1,356 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 648 | – | |
| 638 | -0.29% | |
| 894 | 7.50% | |
| 1,041 | 2.12% | |
| 1,208 | 5.57% | |
| 1,356 | 2.22% | |
| 1,075 | -4.77% |
Location
Barangay 4 is situated at approximately 12.0530, 125.0236, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 138.4 meters or 454.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 4 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.