Poblacion B, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 1,110 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9002, 124.7463 (11° 54' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Poblacion B is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,110. This represented 4.32% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion B in the 2015 Census was 1,063 broken down into 237 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 497 | 100 | 4.97 | |
| 659 | 131 | 5.03 | |
| 852 | 185 | 4.61 | |
| 904 | 186 | 4.86 | |
| 917 | 185 | 4.96 | |
| 1,063 | 237 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion B is 10 to 14, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 9.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 11.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 14.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 4.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.47% |
| Total | 1,074 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion B grew from 498 in 1990 to 1,110 in 2020, an increase of 612 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 1,074 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 498 | – | |
| 660 | 5.42% | |
| 853 | 5.65% | |
| 904 | 0.80% | |
| 917 | 0.52% | |
| 1,074 | 3.05% | |
| 1,110 | 0.70% |
Location
Poblacion B is situated at approximately 11.9002, 124.7463, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion B 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.