Guihaman, Municipality of Leganes, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leganes |
| Postal code | 5003 |
| Population (2020) | 2,290 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7804, 122.5853 (10° 47' North, 122° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Guihaman is a barangay in the municipality of Leganes, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,290. This represented 6.59% of the total population of Leganes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guihaman in the 2015 Census was 2,283 broken down into 498 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,287 | 236 | 5.45 | |
| 1,214 | 251 | 4.84 | |
| 1,357 | 287 | 4.73 | |
| 1,853 | 376 | 4.93 | |
| 2,117 | 448 | 4.73 | |
| 2,283 | 498 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guihaman is 5 to 9, with 237 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 24 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 7.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 237 | 10.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 203 | 8.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 209 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 221 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 176 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 171 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 161 | 7.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 129 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 115 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 116 | 5.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 99 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 1.49% |
| Total | 2,283 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guihaman grew from 1,287 in 1990 to 2,290 in 2020, an increase of 1,003 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 2,283 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,287 | – | |
| 1,214 | -1.09% | |
| 1,357 | 2.42% | |
| 1,866 | 4.49% | |
| 2,117 | 4.70% | |
| 2,283 | 1.45% | |
| 2,290 | 0.06% |
Location
Guihaman is situated at approximately 10.7804, 122.5853, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guihaman 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.