Lepute, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 4227 |
| Population (2020) | 797 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8957, 121.0823 (13° 54' North, 121° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 292.6 meters (960.0 feet) |
Lepute is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 797. This represented 1.00% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lepute in the 2015 Census was 807 broken down into 192 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 467 | 89 | 5.25 | |
| 424 | 95 | 4.46 | |
| 559 | 114 | 4.90 | |
| 638 | 134 | 4.76 | |
| 755 | 163 | 4.63 | |
| 807 | 192 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Lepute are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 6.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 9.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 8.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 10.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 7.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 7.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 6.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 4.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.23% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.49% |
| Total | 807 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lepute grew from 467 in 1990 to 797 in 2020, an increase of 330 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.26%, or a decrease of 10 people, from the previous population of 807 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 467 | – | |
| 424 | -1.79% | |
| 559 | 6.11% | |
| 638 | 1.84% | |
| 755 | 6.32% | |
| 807 | 1.28% | |
| 797 | -0.26% |
Location
Lepute is situated at approximately 13.8957, 121.0823, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 292.6 meters or 960.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lepute 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.