Alegre, Municipality of Dulag, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Dulag |
| Postal code | 6505 |
| Population (2020) | 958 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9301, 125.0040 (10° 56' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Alegre is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 958. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Dulag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alegre in the 2015 Census was 1,068 broken down into 254 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 698 | 153 | 4.56 | |
| 861 | 184 | 4.68 | |
| 899 | 184 | 4.89 | |
| 971 | 195 | 4.98 | |
| 1,031 | 220 | 4.69 | |
| 1,068 | 254 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alegre is 10 to 14, with 134 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 | 27 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 11.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 134 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 11.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,068 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alegre grew from 698 in 1990 to 958 in 2020, an increase of 260 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.26%, or a decrease of 110 people, from the previous population of 1,068 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 698 | – | |
| 861 | 4.01% | |
| 899 | 0.93% | |
| 971 | 1.07% | |
| 1,031 | 2.21% | |
| 1,068 | 0.67% | |
| 958 | -2.26% |
Location
Alegre is situated at approximately 10.9301, 125.0040, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alegre 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.