Moroboro, 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) | 346 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9242, 124.9461 (10° 55' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.0 meters (111.5 feet) |
Moroboro is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 346. This represented 1.80% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Moroboro in the 2015 Census was 331 broken down into 77 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 29 | 5.38 | |
| 227 | 43 | 5.28 | |
| 233 | 46 | 5.07 | |
| 252 | 48 | 5.25 | |
| 281 | 54 | 5.20 | |
| 331 | 77 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Moroboro is 15 to 19, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 10.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 13.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 14.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 6.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 3.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 331 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Moroboro grew from 156 in 1990 to 346 in 2020, an increase of 190 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.94%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 331 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | – | |
| 227 | 7.28% | |
| 233 | 0.56% | |
| 252 | 1.09% | |
| 281 | 4.04% | |
| 331 | 3.17% | |
| 346 | 0.94% |
Location
Moroboro is situated at approximately 10.9242, 124.9461, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.0 meters or 111.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Moroboro 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.