M. V. Hechanova, 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) | 955 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7718, 122.6049 (10° 46' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) |
M. V. Hechanova, formerly Balagon, is a barangay in the municipality of Leganes, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 955. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Leganes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of M. V. Hechanova in the 2015 Census was 709 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 68 | 5.49 | |
| 424 | 77 | 5.51 | |
| 485 | 105 | 4.62 | |
| 600 | 129 | 4.65 | |
| 640 | 136 | 4.71 | |
| 709 | 167 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in M. V. Hechanova is 10 to 14, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 9.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 10.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 10.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.42% |
| Total | 709 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of M. V. Hechanova grew from 373 in 1990 to 955 in 2020, an increase of 582 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.47%, or an increase of 246 people, from the previous population of 709 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | – | |
| 424 | 2.43% | |
| 485 | 2.92% | |
| 600 | 2.98% | |
| 640 | 2.38% | |
| 709 | 1.97% | |
| 955 | 6.47% |
Location
M. V. Hechanova is situated at approximately 10.7718, 122.6049, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.0 meters or 9.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
M. V. Hechanova 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.