Pepita, 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) | 290 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1728, 124.8779 (11° 10' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.1 meters (141.4 feet) |
Pepita is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 290. This represented 0.51% of the total population of Alangalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pepita in the 2015 Census was 290 broken down into 80 households or an average of 3.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 51 | 4.84 | |
| 245 | 45 | 5.44 | |
| 299 | 51 | 5.86 | |
| 236 | 59 | 4.00 | |
| 243 | 57 | 4.26 | |
| 290 | 80 | 3.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pepita is 15 to 19, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 32 | 11.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 7.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 12.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 5.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 9.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 3.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 3.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.03% |
| Total | 290 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pepita grew from 247 in 1990 to 290 in 2020, an increase of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | – | |
| 245 | -0.15% | |
| 299 | 4.36% | |
| 236 | -3.21% | |
| 243 | 1.07% | |
| 290 | 3.42% | |
| 290 | 0.00% |
Location
Pepita is situated at approximately 11.1728, 124.8779, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.1 meters or 141.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pepita 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.