Alahag, Municipality of Jaro, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Jaro |
| Postal code | 6527 |
| Population (2020) | 168 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1763, 124.8208 (11° 11' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.8 meters (212.6 feet) |
Alahag is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 168. This represented 0.38% of the total population of Jaro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alahag in the 2015 Census was 171 broken down into 41 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 28 | 4.93 | |
| 128 | 25 | 5.12 | |
| 138 | 26 | 5.31 | |
| 139 | 31 | 4.48 | |
| 160 | 40 | 4.00 | |
| 171 | 41 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alahag is 10 to 14, with 22 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 | 8 | 4.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 9.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 18 | 10.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 12.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 12 | 7.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 9.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 9.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 9.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 3.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 1.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 171 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alahag grew from 138 in 1990 to 168 in 2020, an increase of 30 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.37%, or a decrease of 3 people, from the previous population of 171 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 138 | – | |
| 128 | -1.40% | |
| 138 | 1.63% | |
| 139 | 0.10% | |
| 160 | 5.25% | |
| 171 | 1.27% | |
| 168 | -0.37% |
Location
Alahag is situated at approximately 11.1763, 124.8208, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.8 meters or 212.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alahag 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.