Nipa, 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) | 542 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4201, 124.4485 (11° 25' North, 124° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Nipa is a barangay in the municipality of Calubian, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 542. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Calubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nipa in the 2015 Census was 527 broken down into 140 households or an average of 3.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 73 | 4.90 | |
| 461 | 85 | 5.42 | |
| 426 | 84 | 5.07 | |
| 560 | 118 | 4.75 | |
| 538 | 117 | 4.60 | |
| 527 | 140 | 3.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nipa is 10 to 14, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 46 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 12.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 8.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 11.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 6.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 4.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 6.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 5.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.14% |
| Total | 527 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nipa grew from 358 in 1990 to 542 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 0.59%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 527 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 358 | – | |
| 461 | 4.85% | |
| 426 | -1.68% | |
| 560 | 3.84% | |
| 538 | -1.45% | |
| 527 | -0.39% | |
| 542 | 0.59% |
Location
Nipa is situated at approximately 11.4201, 124.4485, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nipa 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.