Pulangbato, Municipality of Tagapul-an, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tagapul-An |
| Postal code | 6712 |
| Population (2020) | 558 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagapul-an |
| Coordinates | 12.0682, 124.2354 (12° 4' North, 124° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Pulangbato is a barangay in the municipality of Tagapul-An, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 558. This represented 6.34% of the total population of Tagapul-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pulangbato in the 2015 Census was 498 broken down into 99 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | 98 | 4.76 | |
| 546 | 107 | 5.10 | |
| 513 | 99 | 5.18 | |
| 475 | 84 | 5.65 | |
| 450 | 96 | 4.69 | |
| 498 | 99 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pulangbato is 15 to 19, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 10.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 12.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 12.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 10.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 6.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 3.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 3.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.80% |
| Total | 498 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pulangbato grew from 466 in 1990 to 558 in 2020, an increase of 92 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.42%, or an increase of 60 people, from the previous population of 498 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 466 | – | |
| 546 | 3.01% | |
| 513 | -1.33% | |
| 475 | -1.06% | |
| 450 | -1.95% | |
| 498 | 1.95% | |
| 558 | 2.42% |
Location
Pulangbato is situated at approximately 12.0682, 124.2354, in the island of Tagapul-an. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pulangbato 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.