La Esperanza, Municipality of Santa Magdalena, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Santa Magdalena |
| Postal code | 4709 |
| Population (2020) | 514 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6448, 124.0584 (12° 39' North, 124° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.3 meters (145.3 feet) |
La Esperanza is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Magdalena, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 514. This represented 3.01% of the total population of Santa Magdalena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 475 broken down into 96 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 76 | 5.58 | |
| 474 | 89 | 5.33 | |
| 430 | 90 | 4.78 | |
| 452 | 110 | 4.11 | |
| 473 | 106 | 4.46 | |
| 475 | 96 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Esperanza is 10 to 14, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 12.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 12.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 14.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 9.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 6.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 4.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.84% |
| Total | 475 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Esperanza grew from 424 in 1990 to 514 in 2020, an increase of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 475 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 424 | – | |
| 474 | 2.11% | |
| 430 | -2.07% | |
| 452 | 0.69% | |
| 473 | 1.67% | |
| 475 | 0.08% | |
| 514 | 1.67% |
Location
La Esperanza is situated at approximately 12.6448, 124.0584, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.3 meters or 145.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Esperanza 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.