Bagong Lipunan, 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) | 661 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4002, 124.7552 (10° 24' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Bagong Lipunan is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 661. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Lipunan in the 2015 Census was 608 broken down into 161 households or an average of 3.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 682 | 137 | 4.98 | |
| 774 | 139 | 5.57 | |
| 628 | 143 | 4.39 | |
| 654 | 155 | 4.22 | |
| 608 | 152 | 4.00 | |
| 608 | 161 | 3.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Lipunan is 5 to 9, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 8.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 9.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 8.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 5.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 5.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 5.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 3.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.64% |
| Total | 608 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Lipunan fell from 682 in 1990 to 661 in 2020, a decrease of 21 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.77%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 608 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 682 | – | |
| 774 | 2.40% | |
| 628 | -4.38% | |
| 654 | 0.56% | |
| 608 | -2.62% | |
| 608 | 0.00% | |
| 661 | 1.77% |
Location
Bagong Lipunan is situated at approximately 10.4002, 124.7552, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Lipunan 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.