Calaasan, 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) | 925 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2378, 124.8573 (11° 14' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.1 meters (88.9 feet) |
Calaasan is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 925. This represented 1.62% of the total population of Alangalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calaasan in the 2015 Census was 1,037 broken down into 243 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | 113 | 4.57 | |
| 628 | 128 | 4.91 | |
| 798 | 158 | 5.05 | |
| 892 | 181 | 4.93 | |
| 703 | 149 | 4.72 | |
| 1,037 | 243 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calaasan is 15 to 19, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 11.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 12.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 13.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 10.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 5.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 4.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.48% |
| Total | 1,037 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calaasan grew from 516 in 1990 to 925 in 2020, an increase of 409 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.38%, or a decrease of 112 people, from the previous population of 1,037 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 516 | – | |
| 628 | 3.75% | |
| 798 | 5.27% | |
| 892 | 1.55% | |
| 703 | -8.30% | |
| 1,037 | 7.68% | |
| 925 | -2.38% |
Location
Calaasan is situated at approximately 11.2378, 124.8573, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.1 meters or 88.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calaasan 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.