Bachao, Municipality of Leyte, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Leyte |
| Population (2020) | 1,311 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4468, 124.4843 (11° 27' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.6 meters (80.7 feet) |
Bachao is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,311. This represented 3.25% of the total population of Leyte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bachao in the 2015 Census was 1,377 broken down into 304 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 846 | 160 | 5.29 | |
| 1,033 | 187 | 5.52 | |
| 1,029 | 205 | 5.02 | |
| 1,137 | 216 | 5.26 | |
| 1,236 | 233 | 5.30 | |
| 1,377 | 304 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bachao is 5 to 9, with 174 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 9.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 12.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 10.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 12.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 9.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 122 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 78 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,377 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bachao grew from 846 in 1990 to 1,311 in 2020, an increase of 465 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.03%, or a decrease of 66 people, from the previous population of 1,377 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 846 | – | |
| 1,033 | 3.81% | |
| 1,029 | -0.08% | |
| 1,137 | 1.39% | |
| 1,236 | 3.09% | |
| 1,377 | 2.08% | |
| 1,311 | -1.03% |
Location
Bachao is situated at approximately 11.4468, 124.4843, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.6 meters or 80.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bachao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.