Hilusig, Municipality of Mahaplag, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Mahaplag |
| Postal code | 6512 |
| Population (2020) | 1,430 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6509, 124.9490 (10° 39' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 148.5 meters (487.2 feet) |
Hilusig is a barangay in the municipality of Mahaplag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,430. This represented 5.13% of the total population of Mahaplag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hilusig in the 2015 Census was 1,489 broken down into 366 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,487 | 323 | 4.60 | |
| 1,255 | 285 | 4.40 | |
| 1,541 | 329 | 4.68 | |
| 1,506 | 337 | 4.47 | |
| 1,493 | 344 | 4.34 | |
| 1,489 | 366 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hilusig is 15 to 19, with 159 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 | 28 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 7.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 10.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 10.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 119 | 7.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 4.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 7.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 4.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 3.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.28% |
| Total | 1,489 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hilusig fell from 1,487 in 1990 to 1,430 in 2020, a decrease of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.85%, or a decrease of 59 people, from the previous population of 1,489 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,487 | – | |
| 1,255 | -3.13% | |
| 1,541 | 4.50% | |
| 1,506 | -0.32% | |
| 1,493 | -0.32% | |
| 1,489 | -0.05% | |
| 1,430 | -0.85% |
Location
Hilusig is situated at approximately 10.6509, 124.9490, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 148.5 meters or 487.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hilusig 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.