Bagong Lipunan, Municipality of Matalom, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matalom |
| Postal code | 6526 |
| Population (2020) | 815 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2662, 124.8138 (10° 16' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.8 meters (281.5 feet) |
Bagong Lipunan is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 815. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Lipunan in the 2015 Census was 845 broken down into 166 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 637 | 123 | 5.18 | |
| 703 | 124 | 5.67 | |
| 796 | 136 | 5.85 | |
| 682 | 138 | 4.94 | |
| 679 | 154 | 4.41 | |
| 845 | 166 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Lipunan is 15 to 19, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 9.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 9.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 11.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 10.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 9.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.07% |
| Total | 845 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Lipunan grew from 637 in 1990 to 815 in 2020, an increase of 178 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.76%, or a decrease of 30 people, from the previous population of 845 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 637 | – | |
| 703 | 1.86% | |
| 796 | 2.70% | |
| 682 | -2.11% | |
| 679 | -0.16% | |
| 845 | 4.25% | |
| 815 | -0.76% |
Location
Bagong Lipunan is situated at approximately 10.2662, 124.8138, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.8 meters or 281.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Lipunan 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.