Mabunga, Municipality of Mahaplag, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Mahaplag |
| Postal code | 6512 |
| Population (2020) | 495 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.5957, 124.9866 (10° 36' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 345.1 meters (1,132.2 feet) |
Mabunga is a barangay in the municipality of Mahaplag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 495. This represented 1.78% of the total population of Mahaplag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mabunga in the 2015 Census was 487 broken down into 117 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 48 | 4.63 | |
| 243 | 55 | 4.42 | |
| 469 | 89 | 5.27 | |
| 439 | 91 | 4.82 | |
| 447 | 109 | 4.10 | |
| 487 | 117 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mabunga is 5 to 9, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 13.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 6.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.23% |
| Total | 487 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mabunga grew from 222 in 1990 to 495 in 2020, an increase of 273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.34%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 487 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | – | |
| 243 | 1.71% | |
| 469 | 15.14% | |
| 439 | -0.91% | |
| 447 | 0.66% | |
| 487 | 1.65% | |
| 495 | 0.34% |
Location
Mabunga is situated at approximately 10.5957, 124.9866, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 345.1 meters or 1,132.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mabunga 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.