Marcelo, Municipality of Bato, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Bato |
| Postal code | 6525 |
| Population (2020) | 431 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3148, 124.8509 (10° 19' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 145.5 meters (477.4 feet) |
Marcelo is a barangay in the municipality of Bato, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 431. This represented 1.12% of the total population of Bato.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marcelo in the 2015 Census was 391 broken down into 84 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 42 | 5.88 | |
| 258 | 51 | 5.06 | |
| 326 | 50 | 6.52 | |
| 332 | 70 | 4.74 | |
| 385 | 77 | 5.00 | |
| 391 | 84 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marcelo is 5 to 9, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 8.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 17.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 14.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 6.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 3.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.77% |
| Total | 391 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marcelo grew from 247 in 1990 to 431 in 2020, an increase of 184 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 40 people, from the previous population of 391 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | – | |
| 258 | 0.82% | |
| 326 | 5.14% | |
| 332 | 0.25% | |
| 385 | 5.54% | |
| 391 | 0.29% | |
| 431 | 2.07% |
Location
Marcelo is situated at approximately 10.3148, 124.8509, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 145.5 meters or 477.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marcelo 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.