Wague, Municipality of Leyte, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Leyte |
| Population (2020) | 1,370 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2880, 124.4863 (11° 17' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.8 meters (61.7 feet) |
Wague is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,370. This represented 3.39% of the total population of Leyte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wague in the 2015 Census was 1,350 broken down into 244 households or an average of 5.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,305 | 428 | 5.39 | |
| 1,942 | 378 | 5.14 | |
| 1,576 | 335 | 4.70 | |
| 1,422 | 285 | 4.99 | |
| 1,285 | 271 | 4.74 | |
| 1,350 | 244 | 5.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wague is 5 to 9, with 190 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 10.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 14.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 181 | 13.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 12.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 7.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 4.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 3.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.37% |
| Total | 1,350 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wague fell from 2,305 in 1990 to 1,370 in 2020, a decrease of 935 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 1,350 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,305 | – | |
| 1,942 | -3.16% | |
| 1,576 | -4.38% | |
| 1,422 | -1.41% | |
| 1,285 | -3.62% | |
| 1,350 | 0.94% | |
| 1,370 | 0.31% |
Location
Wague is situated at approximately 11.2880, 124.4863, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.8 meters or 61.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wague shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.