Pongon, 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) | 634 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.7967, 124.9970 (10° 48' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Pongon is a barangay in the municipality of Macarthur, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 634. This represented 2.94% of the total population of Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pongon in the 2015 Census was 637 broken down into 161 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 395 | 75 | 5.27 | |
| 498 | 85 | 5.86 | |
| 417 | 89 | 4.69 | |
| 479 | 108 | 4.44 | |
| 507 | 123 | 4.12 | |
| 637 | 161 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pongon is 5 to 9, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 10.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 8.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 8.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 8.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.63% |
| Total | 637 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pongon grew from 395 in 1990 to 634 in 2020, an increase of 239 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.10%, or a decrease of 3 people, from the previous population of 637 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 395 | – | |
| 498 | 4.44% | |
| 417 | -3.73% | |
| 479 | 1.93% | |
| 507 | 2.09% | |
| 637 | 4.44% | |
| 634 | -0.10% |
Location
Pongon is situated at approximately 10.7967, 124.9970, 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
Pongon 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.