Santo Niño, 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) | 382 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2066, 124.8483 (11° 12' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.3 meters (135.5 feet) |
Santo Niño, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 382. This represented 0.67% of the total population of Alangalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Niño in the 2015 Census was 462 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 80 | 5.39 | |
| 414 | 84 | 4.93 | |
| 495 | 94 | 5.27 | |
| 538 | 100 | 5.38 | |
| 477 | 99 | 4.82 | |
| 462 | 95 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Niño is 5 to 9, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 12.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 9.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 7.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 5.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 9.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.73% |
| Total | 462 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Niño fell from 441 in 1990 to 382 in 2020, a decrease of 59 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.92%, or a decrease of 80 people, from the previous population of 462 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 441 | – | |
| 414 | -1.18% | |
| 503 | 4.26% | |
| 538 | 0.93% | |
| 485 | -3.70% | |
| 462 | -0.92% | |
| 382 | -3.92% |
Location
Santo Niño is situated at approximately 11.2066, 124.8483, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.3 meters or 135.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Niño 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.