Upper Hiraan, Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Carigara |
| Postal code | 6529 |
| Population (2020) | 993 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2648, 124.6759 (11° 16' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.8 meters (140.4 feet) |
Upper Hiraan is a barangay in the municipality of Carigara, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 993. This represented 1.82% of the total population of Carigara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Hiraan in the 2015 Census was 880 broken down into 191 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 121 | 4.81 | |
| 753 | 128 | 5.88 | |
| 640 | 125 | 5.12 | |
| 676 | 153 | 4.42 | |
| 720 | 156 | 4.62 | |
| 880 | 191 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Hiraan is 5 to 9, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 9.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 12.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 10.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 12.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.25% |
| Total | 880 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Hiraan grew from 582 in 1990 to 993 in 2020, an increase of 411 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.58%, or an increase of 113 people, from the previous population of 880 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 582 | – | |
| 753 | 4.94% | |
| 640 | -3.43% | |
| 676 | 0.76% | |
| 720 | 2.32% | |
| 880 | 3.89% | |
| 993 | 2.58% |
Location
Upper Hiraan is situated at approximately 11.2648, 124.6759, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.8 meters or 140.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Hiraan 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.