Tigbawan, Municipality of Leyte, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Leyte |
| Population (2020) | 1,300 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.3881, 124.4602 (11° 23' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Tigbawan is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,300. This represented 3.22% of the total population of Leyte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigbawan in the 2015 Census was 1,454 broken down into 263 households or an average of 5.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,318 | 238 | 5.54 | |
| 1,408 | 252 | 5.59 | |
| 1,271 | 270 | 4.71 | |
| 1,323 | 280 | 4.73 | |
| 1,510 | 278 | 5.43 | |
| 1,454 | 263 | 5.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigbawan is 10 to 14, with 221 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 8.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 220 | 15.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 15.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 13.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 6.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 5.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 5.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.17% |
| Total | 1,454 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigbawan fell from 1,318 in 1990 to 1,300 in 2020, a decrease of 18 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.33%, or a decrease of 154 people, from the previous population of 1,454 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,318 | – | |
| 1,408 | 1.25% | |
| 1,271 | -2.17% | |
| 1,323 | 0.55% | |
| 1,510 | 4.93% | |
| 1,454 | -0.72% | |
| 1,300 | -2.33% |
Location
Tigbawan is situated at approximately 11.3881, 124.4602, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tigbawan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.