Santa Margarita, 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) | 1,410 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4136, 124.8237 (10° 25' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.0 meters (183.7 feet) |
Santa Margarita is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,410. This represented 2.19% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Margarita in the 2015 Census was 1,419 broken down into 327 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,507 | 284 | 5.31 | |
| 1,394 | 250 | 5.58 | |
| 1,427 | 287 | 4.97 | |
| 1,227 | 280 | 4.38 | |
| 1,176 | 282 | 4.17 | |
| 1,419 | 327 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Margarita is 20 to 24, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 6.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 8.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 9.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 8.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 130 | 9.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 5.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 4.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 3.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1,419 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Margarita fell from 1,531 in 1990 to 1,410 in 2020, a decrease of 121 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 1,419 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,531 | – | |
| 1,394 | -1.74% | |
| 1,427 | 0.50% | |
| 1,227 | -2.06% | |
| 1,176 | -1.53% | |
| 1,419 | 3.64% | |
| 1,410 | -0.13% |
Location
Santa Margarita is situated at approximately 10.4136, 124.8237, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.0 meters or 183.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Margarita 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.