Western Barangay, 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) | 2,493 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3727, 124.7476 (10° 22' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) |
Western Barangay, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,493. This represented 3.86% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Western Barangay in the 2015 Census was 2,900 broken down into 660 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,232 | 437 | 5.11 | |
| 2,532 | 491 | 5.16 | |
| 1,836 | 383 | 4.79 | |
| 2,752 | 578 | 4.76 | |
| 2,769 | 605 | 4.58 | |
| 2,900 | 660 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Western Barangay is 10 to 14, with 335 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 247 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 329 | 10.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 335 | 11.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 263 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 274 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 222 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 193 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 208 | 6.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 197 | 6.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 161 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 148 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 133 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 75 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.07% |
| Total | 3,001 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Western Barangay grew from 2,232 in 1990 to 2,493 in 2020, an increase of 261 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.83%, or a decrease of 508 people, from the previous population of 3,001 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,232 | – | |
| 2,560 | 2.60% | |
| 1,836 | -6.88% | |
| 2,759 | 5.78% | |
| 2,790 | 0.41% | |
| 3,001 | 1.40% | |
| 2,493 | -3.83% |
Location
Western Barangay is situated at approximately 10.3727, 124.7476, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Western Barangay 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.