Ekiran, 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) | 1,052 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2538, 124.8516 (11° 15' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.6 meters (77.4 feet) |
Ekiran is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,052. This represented 1.84% of the total population of Alangalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ekiran in the 2015 Census was 1,036 broken down into 234 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | 98 | 5.66 | |
| 680 | 118 | 5.76 | |
| 718 | 141 | 5.09 | |
| 769 | 162 | 4.75 | |
| 787 | 180 | 4.37 | |
| 1,036 | 234 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Ekiran are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 10.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 12.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 11.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 6.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 5.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.48% |
| Total | 1,036 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ekiran grew from 555 in 1990 to 1,052 in 2020, an increase of 497 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.32%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 1,036 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 555 | – | |
| 680 | 3.88% | |
| 718 | 1.17% | |
| 769 | 0.95% | |
| 787 | 0.85% | |
| 1,036 | 5.37% | |
| 1,052 | 0.32% |
Location
Ekiran is situated at approximately 11.2538, 124.8516, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.6 meters or 77.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ekiran 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.