Batug, 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) | 621 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9434, 124.9712 (10° 57' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.4 meters (70.2 feet) |
Batug is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 621. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Dulag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batug in the 2015 Census was 619 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 81 | 5.64 | |
| 432 | 75 | 5.76 | |
| 529 | 95 | 5.57 | |
| 496 | 94 | 5.28 | |
| 505 | 111 | 4.55 | |
| 619 | 149 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batug is 5 to 9, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 3.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 11.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 11.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 4.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 3.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.65% |
| Total | 619 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batug grew from 457 in 1990 to 621 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.07%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 619 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 457 | – | |
| 432 | -1.05% | |
| 529 | 4.44% | |
| 496 | -0.88% | |
| 505 | 0.66% | |
| 619 | 3.95% | |
| 621 | 0.07% |
Location
Batug is situated at approximately 10.9434, 124.9712, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.4 meters or 70.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batug 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.