Cacao, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 6508 |
| Population (2020) | 250 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8482, 124.9472 (10° 51' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.3 meters (122.4 feet) |
Cacao is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 250. This represented 1.30% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cacao in the 2015 Census was 259 broken down into 63 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 51 | 4.92 | |
| 255 | 51 | 5.00 | |
| 259 | 54 | 4.80 | |
| 265 | 56 | 4.73 | |
| 262 | 58 | 4.52 | |
| 259 | 63 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cacao is 5 to 9, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 3.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 13.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 10.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 4.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 6.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 2.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.77% |
| Total | 259 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cacao fell from 251 in 1990 to 250 in 2020, a decrease of 1 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.74%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 259 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | – | |
| 255 | 0.30% | |
| 259 | 0.33% | |
| 265 | 0.32% | |
| 262 | -0.41% | |
| 259 | -0.22% | |
| 250 | -0.74% |
Location
Cacao is situated at approximately 10.8482, 124.9472, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.3 meters or 122.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cacao 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.