West Visoria, 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) | 1,452 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2991, 124.6769 (11° 18' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
West Visoria is a barangay in the municipality of Carigara, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,452. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Carigara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of West Visoria in the 2015 Census was 1,934 broken down into 378 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 | 184 | 5.43 | |
| 1,352 | 253 | 5.34 | |
| 1,379 | 266 | 5.18 | |
| 1,506 | 285 | 5.28 | |
| 1,687 | 332 | 5.08 | |
| 1,934 | 378 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in West Visoria is 5 to 9, with 224 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 205 | 10.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 224 | 11.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 209 | 10.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 198 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 204 | 10.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 176 | 9.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 128 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 114 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,934 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of West Visoria grew from 999 in 1990 to 1,452 in 2020, an increase of 453 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.86%, or a decrease of 482 people, from the previous population of 1,934 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 999 | – | |
| 1,352 | 5.83% | |
| 1,379 | 0.42% | |
| 1,506 | 1.22% | |
| 1,687 | 4.22% | |
| 1,934 | 2.64% | |
| 1,452 | -5.86% |
Location
West Visoria is situated at approximately 11.2991, 124.6769, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
West Visoria 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.