Hibucawan, 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) | 940 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2138, 124.7729 (11° 13' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 77.5 meters (254.3 feet) |
Hibucawan is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 940. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Jaro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hibucawan in the 2015 Census was 1,026 broken down into 234 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448 | 84 | 5.33 | |
| 749 | 156 | 4.80 | |
| 745 | 153 | 4.87 | |
| 899 | 194 | 4.63 | |
| 827 | 178 | 4.65 | |
| 1,026 | 234 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hibucawan is 10 to 14, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 120 | 11.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 10.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 4.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 6.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.97% |
| Total | 1,026 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hibucawan grew from 448 in 1990 to 940 in 2020, an increase of 492 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.83%, or a decrease of 86 people, from the previous population of 1,026 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 448 | – | |
| 749 | 10.11% | |
| 745 | -0.11% | |
| 899 | 2.63% | |
| 827 | -2.99% | |
| 1,026 | 4.19% | |
| 940 | -1.83% |
Location
Hibucawan is situated at approximately 11.2138, 124.7729, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 77.5 meters or 254.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hibucawan 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.