Esperanza, Municipality of Matalom, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matalom |
| Postal code | 6526 |
| Population (2020) | 838 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2369, 124.7956 (10° 14' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.2 meters (177.8 feet) |
Esperanza is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 838. This represented 2.57% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 876 broken down into 213 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 898 | 191 | 4.70 | |
| 818 | 193 | 4.24 | |
| 808 | 183 | 4.42 | |
| 835 | 205 | 4.07 | |
| 781 | 208 | 3.75 | |
| 876 | 213 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Esperanza is 15 to 19, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 6.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 8.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 7.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 9.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 5.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 6.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 5.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 5.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 4.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 2.97% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.83% |
| Total | 876 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Esperanza fell from 898 in 1990 to 838 in 2020, a decrease of 60 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.93%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 876 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 898 | – | |
| 818 | -1.73% | |
| 808 | -0.26% | |
| 835 | 0.45% | |
| 781 | -2.40% | |
| 876 | 2.21% | |
| 838 | -0.93% |
Location
Esperanza is situated at approximately 10.2369, 124.7956, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.2 meters or 177.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Esperanza 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.