Union, 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) | 1,372 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.5722, 124.9944 (10° 34' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 181.8 meters (596.4 feet) |
Union is a barangay in the municipality of Mahaplag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,372. This represented 4.92% of the total population of Mahaplag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Union in the 2015 Census was 1,599 broken down into 309 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,087 | 188 | 5.78 | |
| 874 | 173 | 5.05 | |
| 1,223 | 232 | 5.27 | |
| 1,420 | 288 | 4.93 | |
| 1,554 | 313 | 4.96 | |
| 1,599 | 309 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Union is 5 to 9, with 224 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 168 | 10.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 224 | 14.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 219 | 13.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 6.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 5.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.88% |
| Total | 1,599 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Union grew from 1,087 in 1990 to 1,372 in 2020, an increase of 285 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.17%, or a decrease of 227 people, from the previous population of 1,599 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,087 | – | |
| 874 | -4.00% | |
| 1,223 | 7.47% | |
| 1,420 | 2.08% | |
| 1,554 | 3.34% | |
| 1,599 | 0.54% | |
| 1,372 | -3.17% |
Location
Union is situated at approximately 10.5722, 124.9944, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 181.8 meters or 596.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Union 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.