Esperanza, Municipality of Burauen, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Burauen |
| Postal code | 6516 |
| Population (2020) | 665 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9357, 124.9035 (10° 56' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 103.0 meters (337.9 feet) |
Esperanza is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 665. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Burauen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 637 broken down into 182 households or an average of 3.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 829 | 93 | 8.91 | |
| 592 | 115 | 5.15 | |
| 684 | 121 | 5.65 | |
| 595 | 124 | 4.80 | |
| 494 | 119 | 4.15 | |
| 637 | 182 | 3.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Esperanza is 5 to 9, with 72 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 10.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 11.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 9.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 7.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 2.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 5.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.10% |
| Total | 637 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Esperanza fell from 829 in 1990 to 665 in 2020, a decrease of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 637 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 829 | – | |
| 592 | -6.11% | |
| 684 | 3.15% | |
| 595 | -1.90% | |
| 494 | -6.55% | |
| 637 | 4.96% | |
| 665 | 0.91% |
Location
Esperanza is situated at approximately 10.9357, 124.9035, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 103.0 meters or 337.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Esperanza 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.