Pontod, 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) | 2,212 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3689, 124.7483 (10° 22' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) |
Pontod is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,212. This represented 3.43% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pontod in the 2015 Census was 1,497 broken down into 294 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 819 | 153 | 5.35 | |
| 919 | 190 | 4.84 | |
| 1,024 | 197 | 5.20 | |
| 1,100 | 238 | 4.62 | |
| 1,320 | 294 | 4.49 | |
| 1,497 | 294 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pontod is 10 to 14, with 170 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 7.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 9.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 140 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 8.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 7.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,497 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pontod grew from 882 in 1990 to 2,212 in 2020, an increase of 1,330 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.57%, or an increase of 715 people, from the previous population of 1,497 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 882 | – | |
| 955 | 1.50% | |
| 1,072 | 2.51% | |
| 1,209 | 1.67% | |
| 1,424 | 6.14% | |
| 1,497 | 0.96% | |
| 2,212 | 8.57% |
Location
Pontod is situated at approximately 10.3689, 124.7483, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.0 meters or 9.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pontod 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.