Baco, Municipality of Leyte, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Leyte |
| Population (2020) | 1,010 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4003, 124.4861 (11° 24' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.3 meters (279.9 feet) |
Baco is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,010. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Leyte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baco in the 2015 Census was 1,103 broken down into 230 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 581 | 107 | 5.43 | |
| 612 | 109 | 5.61 | |
| 670 | 126 | 5.32 | |
| 772 | 155 | 4.98 | |
| 817 | 161 | 5.07 | |
| 1,103 | 230 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baco is 10 to 14, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 11.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 12.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 12.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 11.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 2.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 2.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.63% |
| Total | 1,103 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baco grew from 581 in 1990 to 1,010 in 2020, an increase of 429 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.84%, or a decrease of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,103 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 581 | – | |
| 628 | 1.47% | |
| 670 | 1.40% | |
| 772 | 1.97% | |
| 817 | 2.08% | |
| 1,103 | 5.88% | |
| 1,010 | -1.84% |
Location
Baco is situated at approximately 11.4003, 124.4861, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.3 meters or 279.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baco shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.