Apale, Municipality of Isabel, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Isabel |
| Postal code | 6539 |
| Population (2020) | 1,718 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8703, 124.4897 (10° 52' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.6 meters (31.5 feet) |
Apale is a barangay in the municipality of Isabel, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,718. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Isabel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Apale in the 2015 Census was 1,836 broken down into 462 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,133 | 242 | 4.68 | |
| 1,235 | 291 | 4.24 | |
| 1,397 | 333 | 4.20 | |
| 1,249 | 364 | 3.43 | |
| 1,697 | 423 | 4.01 | |
| 1,836 | 462 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apale is 5 to 9, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 167 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 189 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 156 | 8.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 8.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 156 | 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 7.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 102 | 5.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.93% |
| Total | 1,836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apale grew from 1,133 in 1990 to 1,718 in 2020, an increase of 585 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.39%, or a decrease of 118 people, from the previous population of 1,836 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,133 | – | |
| 1,235 | 1.63% | |
| 1,397 | 2.68% | |
| 1,249 | -1.53% | |
| 1,697 | 11.80% | |
| 1,836 | 1.51% | |
| 1,718 | -1.39% |
Location
Apale is situated at approximately 10.8703, 124.4897, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.6 meters or 31.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Apale 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.