Santo Niño, 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) | 213 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.5210, 124.9500 (10° 31' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 285.3 meters (936.0 feet) |
Santo Niño is a barangay in the municipality of Mahaplag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 213. This represented 0.76% of the total population of Mahaplag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Niño in the 2015 Census was 211 broken down into 53 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 481 | 89 | 5.40 | |
| 318 | 61 | 5.21 | |
| 182 | 35 | 5.20 | |
| 118 | 24 | 4.92 | |
| 211 | 53 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Niño is 5 to 9, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 10.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 28 | 13.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 18 | 8.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 10.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 9.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 3.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 211 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Niño grew from 0 in 1990 to 213 in 2020, an increase of 213 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.20%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 211 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | |
| 481 | ||
| 318 | -8.49% | |
| 182 | -7.41% | |
| 118 | -14.59% | |
| 211 | 11.70% | |
| 213 | 0.20% |
Location
Santo Niño is situated at approximately 10.5210, 124.9500, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 285.3 meters or 936.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Niño 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.