Poponton, Municipality of Dagami, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Dagami |
| Postal code | 6515 |
| Population (2020) | 452 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0754, 124.9056 (11° 5' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.4 meters (86.6 feet) |
Poponton is a barangay in the municipality of Dagami, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 452. This represented 1.25% of the total population of Dagami.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poponton in the 2015 Census was 461 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | 47 | 5.47 | |
| 351 | 71 | 4.94 | |
| 364 | 73 | 4.99 | |
| 404 | 83 | 4.87 | |
| 407 | 79 | 5.15 | |
| 461 | 95 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poponton is 5 to 9, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 10.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 13.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 10.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 13.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 11.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 3.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 461 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poponton grew from 257 in 1990 to 452 in 2020, an increase of 195 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.41%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 461 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | – | |
| 351 | 6.01% | |
| 364 | 0.78% | |
| 404 | 1.45% | |
| 407 | 0.27% | |
| 461 | 2.40% | |
| 452 | -0.41% |
Location
Poponton is situated at approximately 11.0754, 124.9056, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.4 meters or 86.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poponton 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.