Railes, 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) | 380 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.5230, 124.3558 (11° 31' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Railes is a barangay in the municipality of Calubian, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 380. This represented 1.20% of the total population of Calubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Railes in the 2015 Census was 364 broken down into 84 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 60 | 4.42 | |
| 394 | 61 | 6.46 | |
| 258 | 60 | 4.30 | |
| 299 | 68 | 4.40 | |
| 275 | 63 | 4.37 | |
| 364 | 84 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Railes is 5 to 9, with 43 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 | 8 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 9.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 43 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 9.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 9.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 7.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 3.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.10% |
| Total | 364 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Railes grew from 265 in 1990 to 380 in 2020, an increase of 115 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 16 people, from the previous population of 364 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | – | |
| 394 | 7.71% | |
| 258 | -8.68% | |
| 299 | 2.05% | |
| 275 | -3.00% | |
| 364 | 5.48% | |
| 380 | 0.91% |
Location
Railes is situated at approximately 11.5230, 124.3558, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Railes 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.