Garganera, Municipality of Calubian, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Calubian |
| Postal code | 6534 |
| Population (2020) | 257 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4481, 124.4282 (11° 27' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Garganera is a barangay in the municipality of Calubian, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 257. This represented 0.81% of the total population of Calubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garganera in the 2015 Census was 262 broken down into 67 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 73 | 4.68 | |
| 400 | 68 | 5.88 | |
| 323 | 74 | 4.36 | |
| 274 | 68 | 4.03 | |
| 259 | 71 | 3.65 | |
| 262 | 67 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garganera is 15 to 19, with 31 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 8.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 9.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 11.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 4.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 7.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 6.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 5.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.91% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.91% |
| Total | 262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garganera fell from 342 in 1990 to 257 in 2020, a decrease of 85 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.40%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 262 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 342 | – | |
| 400 | 2.98% | |
| 325 | -4.35% | |
| 274 | -2.33% | |
| 260 | -1.89% | |
| 262 | 0.15% | |
| 257 | -0.40% |
Location
Garganera is situated at approximately 11.4481, 124.4282, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garganera 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.