Doña Josefa, Municipality of Macarthur, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6509 |
| Population (2020) | 293 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8271, 124.9642 (10° 50' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.5 meters (70.5 feet) |
Doña Josefa is a barangay in the municipality of Macarthur, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 293. This represented 1.36% of the total population of Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Doña Josefa in the 2015 Census was 300 broken down into 75 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 56 | 4.25 | |
| 256 | 50 | 5.12 | |
| 270 | 53 | 5.09 | |
| 262 | 63 | 4.16 | |
| 306 | 74 | 4.14 | |
| 300 | 75 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Doña Josefa is 5 to 9, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 11.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 12.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 8.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 11.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 10.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 4.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 7.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 6.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.67% |
| Total | 300 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Doña Josefa grew from 238 in 1990 to 293 in 2020, an increase of 55 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.50%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 300 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 238 | – | |
| 256 | 1.38% | |
| 270 | 1.15% | |
| 262 | -0.41% | |
| 306 | 5.81% | |
| 300 | -0.38% | |
| 293 | -0.50% |
Location
Doña Josefa is situated at approximately 10.8271, 124.9642, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.5 meters or 70.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Doña Josefa shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.