Danus, Municipality of Leyte, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Leyte |
| Population (2020) | 947 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.3943, 124.5038 (11° 24' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 249.4 meters (818.2 feet) |
Danus is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 947. This represented 2.34% of the total population of Leyte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Danus in the 2015 Census was 823 broken down into 202 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 778 | 141 | 5.52 | |
| 870 | 150 | 5.80 | |
| 911 | 150 | 6.07 | |
| 920 | 176 | 5.23 | |
| 809 | 171 | 4.73 | |
| 823 | 202 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Danus is 10 to 14, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 10.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 9.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.85% |
| Total | 823 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Danus grew from 778 in 1990 to 947 in 2020, an increase of 169 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.00%, or an increase of 124 people, from the previous population of 823 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 778 | – | |
| 870 | 2.12% | |
| 911 | 0.99% | |
| 920 | 0.14% | |
| 809 | -4.57% | |
| 823 | 0.33% | |
| 947 | 3.00% |
Location
Danus is situated at approximately 11.3943, 124.5038, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 249.4 meters or 818.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Danus shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.