Himacugo, Municipality of Hindang, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Hindang |
| Postal code | 6523 |
| Population (2020) | 339 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4646, 124.7625 (10° 28' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.0 meters (173.9 feet) |
Himacugo is a barangay in the municipality of Hindang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 339. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Hindang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Himacugo in the 2015 Census was 314 broken down into 77 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 76 | 5.13 | |
| 263 | 50 | 5.26 | |
| 306 | 54 | 5.67 | |
| 274 | 48 | 5.71 | |
| 320 | 72 | 4.44 | |
| 314 | 77 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Himacugo is 10 to 14, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 11.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 9.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 14.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 5.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 2.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 5.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 5.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.59% |
| Total | 314 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Himacugo fell from 390 in 1990 to 339 in 2020, a decrease of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 25 people, from the previous population of 314 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | – | |
| 263 | -7.12% | |
| 306 | 3.30% | |
| 274 | -1.51% | |
| 320 | 5.81% | |
| 314 | -0.36% | |
| 339 | 1.63% |
Location
Himacugo is situated at approximately 10.4646, 124.7625, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.0 meters or 173.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Himacugo 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.