Barangay 7, City of Lucena
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| City | Lucena |
| Postal code | 4301 |
| Population (2020) | 2,229 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9332, 121.6109 (13° 56' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Barangay 7, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Lucena. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,229. This represented 0.80% of the total population of Lucena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 7 in the 2015 Census was 2,684 broken down into 580 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,318 | 651 | 5.10 | |
| 2,676 | 584 | 4.58 | |
| 2,325 | 493 | 4.72 | |
| 2,413 | 525 | 4.60 | |
| 2,543 | 544 | 4.67 | |
| 2,684 | 580 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 7 is 20 to 24, with 289 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 204 | 7.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 259 | 9.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 251 | 9.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 272 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 289 | 10.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 204 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 197 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 213 | 7.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 171 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 160 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 107 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 84 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.07% |
| Total | 2,701 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 7 fell from 3,318 in 1990 to 2,229 in 2020, a decrease of 1,089 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.96%, or a decrease of 472 people, from the previous population of 2,701 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,318 | – | |
| 2,676 | -3.95% | |
| 2,325 | -2.97% | |
| 2,413 | 0.51% | |
| 2,543 | 1.93% | |
| 2,701 | 1.15% | |
| 2,229 | -3.96% |
Location
Barangay 7 is situated at approximately 13.9332, 121.6109, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 7 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.