Mag‑aso, 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) | 767 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2214, 124.7452 (11° 13' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 118.1 meters (387.5 feet) |
Mag‑aso is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 767. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Jaro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mag-aso in the 2015 Census was 756 broken down into 176 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 89 | 5.75 | |
| 428 | 91 | 4.70 | |
| 513 | 102 | 5.03 | |
| 601 | 123 | 4.89 | |
| 760 | 164 | 4.63 | |
| 756 | 176 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mag-aso is 15 to 19, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 8.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 10.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 12.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 8.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 4.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 4.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 5.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.93% |
| Total | 756 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mag-aso grew from 512 in 1990 to 767 in 2020, an increase of 255 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.30%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 756 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 512 | – | |
| 428 | -3.30% | |
| 513 | 3.96% | |
| 601 | 2.21% | |
| 760 | 8.92% | |
| 756 | -0.10% | |
| 767 | 0.30% |
Location
Mag‑aso is situated at approximately 11.2214, 124.7452, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 118.1 meters or 387.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mag‑aso 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.