Cacao, 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) | 630 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4067, 124.8665 (10° 24' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 324.2 meters (1,063.6 feet) |
Cacao is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 630. This represented 0.98% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cacao in the 2015 Census was 760 broken down into 155 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 108 | 5.61 | |
| 458 | 89 | 5.15 | |
| 590 | 115 | 5.13 | |
| 572 | 116 | 4.93 | |
| 575 | 129 | 4.46 | |
| 760 | 155 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cacao is 15 to 19, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 7.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 13.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 11.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 4.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.32% |
| Total | 760 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cacao grew from 606 in 1990 to 630 in 2020, an increase of 24 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.87%, or a decrease of 130 people, from the previous population of 760 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 606 | – | |
| 458 | -5.11% | |
| 590 | 5.58% | |
| 572 | -0.43% | |
| 575 | 0.19% | |
| 760 | 5.45% | |
| 630 | -3.87% |
Location
Cacao is situated at approximately 10.4067, 124.8665, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 324.2 meters or 1,063.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cacao 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.