Borseth, Municipality of Alangalang, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Alangalang |
| Postal code | 6517 |
| Population (2020) | 1,771 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2571, 124.8128 (11° 15' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.7 meters (97.4 feet) |
Borseth is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,771. This represented 3.10% of the total population of Alangalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Borseth in the 2015 Census was 1,600 broken down into 384 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,392 | 269 | 5.17 | |
| 1,520 | 308 | 4.94 | |
| 1,464 | 283 | 5.17 | |
| 1,617 | 337 | 4.80 | |
| 1,591 | 328 | 4.85 | |
| 1,600 | 384 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Borseth is 10 to 14, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 185 | 11.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 189 | 11.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 174 | 10.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 152 | 9.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 105 | 6.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 3.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 5.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 2.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.63% |
| Total | 1,600 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Borseth grew from 1,392 in 1990 to 1,771 in 2020, an increase of 379 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.16%, or an increase of 171 people, from the previous population of 1,600 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,392 | – | |
| 1,520 | 1.66% | |
| 1,464 | -0.80% | |
| 1,617 | 1.38% | |
| 1,591 | -0.59% | |
| 1,600 | 0.11% | |
| 1,771 | 2.16% |
Location
Borseth is situated at approximately 11.2571, 124.8128, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.7 meters or 97.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Borseth 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.