Monte Alegre, Municipality of Kananga, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Kananga |
| Postal code | 6531 |
| Population (2020) | 2,725 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1834, 124.5244 (11° 11' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Monte Alegre is a barangay in the municipality of Kananga, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,725. This represented 4.56% of the total population of Kananga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Monte Alegre in the 2015 Census was 2,556 broken down into 614 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,958 | 381 | 5.14 | |
| 1,995 | 404 | 4.94 | |
| 1,796 | 369 | 4.87 | |
| 1,879 | 398 | 4.72 | |
| 2,265 | 507 | 4.47 | |
| 2,556 | 614 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Monte Alegre is 5 to 9, with 327 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 262 | 10.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 327 | 12.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 320 | 12.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 268 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 193 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 189 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 158 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 151 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 118 | 4.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 113 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 3.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.74% |
| Total | 2,556 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Monte Alegre grew from 1,958 in 1990 to 2,725 in 2020, an increase of 767 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.36%, or an increase of 169 people, from the previous population of 2,556 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,958 | – | |
| 1,995 | 0.35% | |
| 1,796 | -2.23% | |
| 1,879 | 0.63% | |
| 2,265 | 7.04% | |
| 2,556 | 2.33% | |
| 2,725 | 1.36% |
Location
Monte Alegre is situated at approximately 11.1834, 124.5244, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Monte Alegre 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.