Atabay, Municipality of Hilongos, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Hilongos |
| Postal code | 6524 |
| Population (2020) | 3,928 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3735, 124.7423 (10° 22' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.7 feet) |
Atabay is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,928. This represented 6.09% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Atabay in the 2015 Census was 3,329 broken down into 723 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,535 | 294 | 5.22 | |
| 1,655 | 344 | 4.81 | |
| 2,062 | 409 | 5.04 | |
| 2,744 | 574 | 4.78 | |
| 2,961 | 634 | 4.67 | |
| 3,329 | 723 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Atabay is 5 to 9, with 381 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 296 | 8.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 381 | 11.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 360 | 10.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 372 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 298 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 238 | 7.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 228 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 201 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 204 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 176 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 154 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 118 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 76 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 71 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 0.99% |
| Total | 3,329 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Atabay grew from 1,535 in 1990 to 3,928 in 2020, an increase of 2,393 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.54%, or an increase of 599 people, from the previous population of 3,329 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,535 | – | |
| 1,655 | 1.42% | |
| 2,062 | 4.83% | |
| 2,744 | 4.02% | |
| 2,961 | 2.81% | |
| 3,329 | 2.26% | |
| 3,928 | 3.54% |
Location
Atabay is situated at approximately 10.3735, 124.7423, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Atabay 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.