Himokilan Island, 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) | 523 |
| Coordinates | 10.4901, 124.6745 (10° 29' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.9 meters (62.0 feet) |
Himokilan Island is a barangay in the municipality of Hindang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 523. This represented 2.51% of the total population of Hindang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Himokilan Island in the 2015 Census was 525 broken down into 132 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | 88 | 5.34 | |
| 448 | 92 | 4.87 | |
| 511 | 100 | 5.11 | |
| 527 | 119 | 4.43 | |
| 522 | 128 | 4.08 | |
| 525 | 132 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Himokilan Island is 5 to 9, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 12.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 10.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 5.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 5.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 4.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.95% |
| Total | 525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Himokilan Island grew from 470 in 1990 to 523 in 2020, an increase of 53 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.08%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 525 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 470 | – | |
| 448 | -0.89% | |
| 511 | 2.86% | |
| 527 | 0.43% | |
| 522 | -0.35% | |
| 525 | 0.11% | |
| 523 | -0.08% |
Location
Himokilan Island is situated at approximately 10.4901, 124.6745. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.9 meters or 62.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Himokilan Island does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.