Poblacion, Municipality of Kananga, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Kananga |
| Postal code | 6531 |
| Population (2020) | 8,470 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1847, 124.5611 (11° 11' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.1 meters (121.7 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Kananga, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,470. This represented 14.19% of the total population of Kananga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 9,197 broken down into 2,071 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,479 | 1,001 | 5.47 | |
| 6,750 | 1,306 | 5.17 | |
| 7,202 | 1,464 | 4.92 | |
| 7,756 | 1,721 | 4.51 | |
| 7,546 | 1,689 | 4.47 | |
| 9,197 | 2,071 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 1,063 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 80 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 217 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 833 | 9.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,032 | 11.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,063 | 11.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,029 | 11.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 865 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 673 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 558 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 527 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 485 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 458 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 414 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 323 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 249 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 177 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 130 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 84 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 80 | 0.87% |
| Total | 9,197 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 5,481 in 1990 to 8,470 in 2020, an increase of 2,989 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.72%, or a decrease of 727 people, from the previous population of 9,197 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,481 | – | |
| 6,751 | 3.98% | |
| 7,220 | 1.45% | |
| 7,756 | 0.99% | |
| 7,577 | -0.85% | |
| 9,197 | 3.76% | |
| 8,470 | -1.72% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 11.1847, 124.5611, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.1 meters or 121.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.