Picas Sur, 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) | 500 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6828, 125.0032 (10° 41' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Picas Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Abuyog, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 500. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Abuyog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Picas Sur in the 2015 Census was 614 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 414 | 80 | 5.18 | |
| 627 | 114 | 5.50 | |
| 577 | 118 | 4.89 | |
| 634 | 128 | 4.95 | |
| 616 | 134 | 4.60 | |
| 614 | 130 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Picas Sur is 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 11.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 14.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 14.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 6.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 2.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 3.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 4.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.33% |
| Total | 614 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Picas Sur grew from 414 in 1990 to 500 in 2020, an increase of 86 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.23%, or a decrease of 114 people, from the previous population of 614 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 414 | – | |
| 627 | 8.09% | |
| 577 | -1.77% | |
| 634 | 1.31% | |
| 616 | -1.04% | |
| 614 | -0.06% | |
| 500 | -4.23% |
Location
Picas Sur is situated at approximately 10.6828, 125.0032, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Picas Sur 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.