Santo Domingo, 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) | 583 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2205, 124.5543 (11° 13' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 192.3 meters (630.9 feet) |
Santo Domingo is a barangay in the municipality of Kananga, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 583. This represented 0.98% of the total population of Kananga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Domingo in the 2015 Census was 531 broken down into 124 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 672 | 118 | 5.69 | |
| 641 | 127 | 5.05 | |
| 518 | 109 | 4.75 | |
| 472 | 103 | 4.58 | |
| 512 | 100 | 5.12 | |
| 531 | 124 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Domingo is 10 to 14, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 3.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 11.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 12.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 12.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 7.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.94% |
| Total | 531 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Domingo fell from 672 in 1990 to 583 in 2020, a decrease of 89 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.99%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 531 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 672 | – | |
| 641 | -0.88% | |
| 518 | -4.47% | |
| 472 | -1.27% | |
| 512 | 3.01% | |
| 531 | 0.70% | |
| 583 | 1.99% |
Location
Santo Domingo is situated at approximately 11.2205, 124.5543, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 192.3 meters or 630.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Domingo 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.