Zaragoza, 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) | 1,853 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2966, 124.7980 (10° 18' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.6 meters (70.9 feet) |
Zaragoza is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,853. This represented 5.69% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zaragoza in the 2015 Census was 1,721 broken down into 392 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 879 | 189 | 4.65 | |
| 1,042 | 216 | 4.82 | |
| 1,206 | 256 | 4.71 | |
| 1,339 | 297 | 4.51 | |
| 1,545 | 346 | 4.47 | |
| 1,721 | 392 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zaragoza is 5 to 9, with 181 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 8.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 10.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 164 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 7.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 122 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 8.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 3.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,721 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zaragoza grew from 879 in 1990 to 1,853 in 2020, an increase of 974 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.57%, or an increase of 132 people, from the previous population of 1,721 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 879 | – | |
| 1,042 | 3.24% | |
| 1,206 | 3.18% | |
| 1,339 | 1.45% | |
| 1,545 | 5.35% | |
| 1,721 | 2.08% | |
| 1,853 | 1.57% |
Location
Zaragoza is situated at approximately 10.2966, 124.7980, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.6 meters or 70.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zaragoza 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.