Central, Municipality of Villareal, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Villareal |
| Postal code | 6717 |
| Population (2020) | 242 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5665, 124.9280 (11° 34' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 242. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central in the 2015 Census was 264 broken down into 59 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 53 | 5.17 | |
| 287 | 58 | 4.95 | |
| 247 | 57 | 4.33 | |
| 256 | 58 | 4.41 | |
| 257 | 60 | 4.28 | |
| 264 | 59 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central is 25 to 29, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 5.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 8.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 17 | 6.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 12 | 4.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 9.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 5.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 4.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 7.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 6.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 7.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 4.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 3.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 4.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 5.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.89% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 3.41% |
| Total | 264 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central fell from 274 in 1990 to 242 in 2020, a decrease of 32 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.81%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 264 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | – | |
| 287 | 0.87% | |
| 247 | -3.17% | |
| 256 | 0.49% | |
| 257 | 0.14% | |
| 264 | 0.51% | |
| 242 | -1.81% |
Location
Central is situated at approximately 11.5665, 124.9280, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 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.