Proteccion, 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) | 830 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4057, 124.7665 (10° 24' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.3 meters (83.0 feet) |
Proteccion is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 830. This represented 1.29% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Proteccion in the 2015 Census was 766 broken down into 203 households or an average of 3.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 705 | 141 | 5.00 | |
| 658 | 163 | 4.04 | |
| 664 | 164 | 4.05 | |
| 777 | 200 | 3.89 | |
| 758 | 206 | 3.68 | |
| 766 | 203 | 3.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Proteccion is 10 to 14, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 6.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 10.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 5.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 7.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 5.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 4.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 3.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 2.87% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.17% |
| Total | 766 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Proteccion grew from 705 in 1990 to 830 in 2020, an increase of 125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 766 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 705 | – | |
| 658 | -1.28% | |
| 664 | 0.19% | |
| 777 | 2.19% | |
| 758 | -0.90% | |
| 766 | 0.20% | |
| 830 | 1.70% |
Location
Proteccion is situated at approximately 10.4057, 124.7665, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.3 meters or 83.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Proteccion 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.