Caridad Norte, 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) | 1,502 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2775, 124.7865 (10° 17' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Caridad Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,502. This represented 4.61% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Caridad Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,325 broken down into 297 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | 141 | 5.09 | |
| 755 | 164 | 4.60 | |
| 961 | 206 | 4.67 | |
| 1,193 | 272 | 4.39 | |
| 1,202 | 262 | 4.59 | |
| 1,325 | 297 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Caridad Norte is 10 to 14, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 7.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 8.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 10.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 7.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 6.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 6.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 6.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 6.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 3.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 2.34% |
| Total | 1,325 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Caridad Norte grew from 717 in 1990 to 1,502 in 2020, an increase of 785 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.67%, or an increase of 177 people, from the previous population of 1,325 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 717 | – | |
| 755 | 0.97% | |
| 961 | 5.31% | |
| 1,193 | 3.03% | |
| 1,202 | 0.27% | |
| 1,325 | 1.87% | |
| 1,502 | 2.67% |
Location
Caridad Norte is situated at approximately 10.2775, 124.7865, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Caridad Norte 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.