Liwayway, 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) | 1,132 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8129, 124.9799 (10° 49' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.2 feet) |
Liwayway is a barangay in the municipality of Macarthur, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,132. This represented 5.25% of the total population of Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liwayway in the 2015 Census was 1,268 broken down into 327 households or an average of 3.88 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 910 | 177 | 5.14 | |
| 1,082 | 206 | 5.25 | |
| 1,030 | 204 | 5.05 | |
| 1,110 | 226 | 4.91 | |
| 1,108 | 239 | 4.64 | |
| 1,268 | 327 | 3.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liwayway is 5 to 9, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 10.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 13.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 8.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 10.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 6.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,268 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liwayway grew from 910 in 1990 to 1,132 in 2020, an increase of 222 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.36%, or a decrease of 136 people, from the previous population of 1,268 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 910 | – | |
| 1,082 | 3.30% | |
| 1,030 | -1.05% | |
| 1,110 | 1.04% | |
| 1,108 | -0.07% | |
| 1,268 | 2.60% | |
| 1,132 | -2.36% |
Location
Liwayway is situated at approximately 10.8129, 124.9799, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liwayway 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.