Pikas, Municipality of Barugo, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Barugo |
| Postal code | 6519 |
| Population (2020) | 1,457 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2905, 124.7664 (11° 17' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.3 meters (73.2 feet) |
Pikas is a barangay in the municipality of Barugo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,457. This represented 4.22% of the total population of Barugo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pikas in the 2015 Census was 1,236 broken down into 275 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 905 | 166 | 5.45 | |
| 967 | 181 | 5.34 | |
| 1,010 | 192 | 5.26 | |
| 1,068 | 221 | 4.83 | |
| 1,187 | 242 | 4.90 | |
| 1,236 | 275 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pikas is 5 to 9, with 164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 13.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 4.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.38% |
| Total | 1,236 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pikas grew from 905 in 1990 to 1,457 in 2020, an increase of 552 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.52%, or an increase of 221 people, from the previous population of 1,236 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 905 | – | |
| 967 | 1.25% | |
| 1,010 | 0.94% | |
| 1,068 | 0.77% | |
| 1,187 | 3.92% | |
| 1,236 | 0.77% | |
| 1,457 | 3.52% |
Location
Pikas is situated at approximately 11.2905, 124.7664, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.3 meters or 73.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pikas 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.