Santa Elena, 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) | 845 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8992, 124.9421 (10° 54' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.9 meters (153.9 feet) |
Santa Elena is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 845. This represented 4.41% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Elena in the 2015 Census was 885 broken down into 236 households or an average of 3.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | 127 | 4.88 | |
| 676 | 151 | 4.48 | |
| 739 | 151 | 4.89 | |
| 814 | 182 | 4.47 | |
| 864 | 196 | 4.41 | |
| 885 | 236 | 3.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Elena is 5 to 9, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 10.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 9.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 9.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 8.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 4.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.13% |
| Total | 885 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Elena grew from 620 in 1990 to 845 in 2020, an increase of 225 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.97%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 885 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 620 | – | |
| 676 | 1.63% | |
| 739 | 1.93% | |
| 814 | 1.34% | |
| 864 | 2.19% | |
| 885 | 0.46% | |
| 845 | -0.97% |
Location
Santa Elena is situated at approximately 10.8992, 124.9421, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.9 meters or 153.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Elena 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.