Poblacion District 1, 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) | 652 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8921, 124.9578 (10° 54' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.8 meters (87.9 feet) |
Poblacion District 1 is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 652. This represented 3.40% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion District 1 in the 2015 Census was 743 broken down into 174 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 656 | 129 | 5.09 | |
| 766 | 145 | 5.28 | |
| 731 | 147 | 4.97 | |
| 648 | 156 | 4.15 | |
| 742 | 158 | 4.70 | |
| 743 | 174 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion District 1 is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 5.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 10.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 6.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 6.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 2.29% |
| Total | 743 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion District 1 fell from 656 in 1990 to 652 in 2020, a decrease of 4 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.71%, or a decrease of 91 people, from the previous population of 743 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 656 | – | |
| 766 | 2.95% | |
| 731 | -1.00% | |
| 648 | -1.65% | |
| 742 | 5.05% | |
| 743 | 0.03% | |
| 652 | -2.71% |
Location
Poblacion District 1 is situated at approximately 10.8921, 124.9578, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.8 meters or 87.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion District 1 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.