Dusacan, Municipality of Leon, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leon |
| Postal code | 5026 |
| Population (2020) | 344 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8296, 122.3504 (10° 50' North, 122° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 138.8 meters (455.4 feet) |
Dusacan is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 344. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Leon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dusacan in the 2015 Census was 352 broken down into 69 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 61 | 5.26 | |
| 334 | 52 | 6.42 | |
| 313 | 61 | 5.13 | |
| 267 | 60 | 4.45 | |
| 342 | 68 | 5.03 | |
| 352 | 69 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dusacan is 35 to 39, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 6.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 7.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 6.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 7.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 5.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 9.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 9.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 4.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 4.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 3.13% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.56% |
| Total | 352 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dusacan grew from 321 in 1990 to 344 in 2020, an increase of 23 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.48%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 352 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 321 | – | |
| 334 | 0.75% | |
| 313 | -1.38% | |
| 267 | -2.17% | |
| 342 | 9.43% | |
| 352 | 0.55% | |
| 344 | -0.48% |
Location
Dusacan is situated at approximately 10.8296, 122.3504, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 138.8 meters or 455.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dusacan 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.