Bayabas, Municipality of Abuyog, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Abuyog |
| Postal code | 6510 |
| Population (2020) | 766 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6647, 125.0036 (10° 40' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Bayabas is a barangay in the municipality of Abuyog, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 766. This represented 1.25% of the total population of Abuyog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bayabas in the 2015 Census was 824 broken down into 190 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 676 | 119 | 5.68 | |
| 749 | 136 | 5.51 | |
| 743 | 140 | 5.31 | |
| 773 | 157 | 4.92 | |
| 776 | 174 | 4.46 | |
| 824 | 190 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bayabas are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 10.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 13.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 13.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 7.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 6.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.97% |
| Total | 824 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bayabas grew from 676 in 1990 to 766 in 2020, an increase of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.52%, or a decrease of 58 people, from the previous population of 824 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 676 | – | |
| 749 | 1.94% | |
| 743 | -0.17% | |
| 773 | 0.55% | |
| 776 | 0.14% | |
| 824 | 1.15% | |
| 766 | -1.52% |
Location
Bayabas is situated at approximately 10.6647, 125.0036, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bayabas 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.