Barangay 6, City of Tacloban
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| City | Tacloban |
| Postal code | 6500 |
| Population (2020) | 1,457 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2451, 125.0054 (11° 15' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Barangay 6 is a barangay in the city of Tacloban. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,457. This represented 0.58% of the total population of Tacloban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 6 in the 2015 Census was 1,149 broken down into 217 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 780 | 143 | 5.45 | |
| 1,039 | 189 | 5.50 | |
| 345 | 62 | 5.56 | |
| 1,228 | 236 | 5.20 | |
| 1,235 | 242 | 5.10 | |
| 1,149 | 217 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 6 is 15 to 19, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 10.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 7.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 13.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 12.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 11.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 3.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.34% |
| Total | 1,161 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 6 grew from 780 in 1990 to 1,457 in 2020, an increase of 677 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.90%, or an increase of 296 people, from the previous population of 1,161 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 780 | – | |
| 1,067 | 6.05% | |
| 357 | -20.92% | |
| 297 | -2.51% | |
| 1,264 | 69.42% | |
| 1,161 | -1.61% | |
| 1,457 | 4.90% |
Location
Barangay 6 is situated at approximately 11.2451, 125.0054, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 6 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.