Riverside, Municipality of Matag-ob, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matag-Ob |
| Postal code | 6532 |
| Population (2020) | 654 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1440, 124.4704 (11° 9' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.1 meters (131.6 feet) |
Riverside, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Matag-Ob, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 654. This represented 3.73% of the total population of Matag-ob.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Riverside in the 2015 Census was 836 broken down into 218 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | 141 | 5.09 | |
| 780 | 152 | 5.13 | |
| 668 | 143 | 4.67 | |
| 706 | 156 | 4.53 | |
| 743 | 169 | 4.40 | |
| 836 | 218 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Riverside is 10 to 14, with 83 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 | 18 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 9.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 8.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 83 | 9.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 8.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 7.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.20% |
| Total | 836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Riverside fell from 717 in 1990 to 654 in 2020, a decrease of 63 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.04%, or a decrease of 182 people, from the previous population of 836 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 717 | – | |
| 780 | 1.59% | |
| 668 | -3.27% | |
| 706 | 0.77% | |
| 743 | 1.88% | |
| 836 | 2.27% | |
| 654 | -5.04% |
Location
Riverside is situated at approximately 11.1440, 124.4704, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.1 meters or 131.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Riverside 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.