Taghuyan, 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) | 242 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9584, 124.8790 (10° 58' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 128.5 meters (421.6 feet) |
Taghuyan is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 242. This represented 0.46% of the total population of Burauen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taghuyan in the 2015 Census was 287 broken down into 65 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 67 | 5.52 | |
| 477 | 91 | 5.24 | |
| 385 | 68 | 5.66 | |
| 235 | 52 | 4.52 | |
| 220 | 49 | 4.49 | |
| 287 | 65 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taghuyan is 5 to 9, with 41 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 3.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 11.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 14.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 8.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 8.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 9.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 3.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 2.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 4.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 4.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.70% |
| Total | 287 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taghuyan fell from 370 in 1990 to 242 in 2020, a decrease of 128 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.53%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 287 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 370 | – | |
| 477 | 4.87% | |
| 385 | -4.49% | |
| 235 | -6.58% | |
| 220 | -2.37% | |
| 287 | 5.19% | |
| 242 | -3.53% |
Location
Taghuyan is situated at approximately 10.9584, 124.8790, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 128.5 meters or 421.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taghuyan 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.