Piliway, 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) | 322 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8437, 124.9326 (10° 51' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.2 meters (174.5 feet) |
Piliway is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 322. This represented 1.68% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Piliway in the 2015 Census was 304 broken down into 77 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 63 | 4.63 | |
| 342 | 74 | 4.62 | |
| 356 | 71 | 5.01 | |
| 322 | 70 | 4.60 | |
| 339 | 81 | 4.19 | |
| 304 | 77 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Piliway is 10 to 14, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 9.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 12.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 14.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 8.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 5.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 4.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 7.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 4.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 5.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.33% |
| Total | 304 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Piliway grew from 292 in 1990 to 322 in 2020, an increase of 30 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 304 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | – | |
| 342 | 3.01% | |
| 356 | 0.86% | |
| 322 | -1.37% | |
| 339 | 1.89% | |
| 304 | -2.05% | |
| 322 | 1.22% |
Location
Piliway is situated at approximately 10.8437, 124.9326, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.2 meters or 174.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Piliway 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.