Hitoog, 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) | 798 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2365, 124.8178 (10° 14' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 114.8 meters (376.6 feet) |
Hitoog is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 798. This represented 2.45% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hitoog in the 2015 Census was 752 broken down into 198 households or an average of 3.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 961 | 187 | 5.14 | |
| 852 | 187 | 4.56 | |
| 744 | 173 | 4.30 | |
| 728 | 181 | 4.02 | |
| 699 | 189 | 3.70 | |
| 752 | 198 | 3.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hitoog is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 7.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 8.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 9.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 8.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 7.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 7.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 5.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 5.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.33% |
| Total | 752 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hitoog fell from 961 in 1990 to 798 in 2020, a decrease of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 46 people, from the previous population of 752 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 961 | – | |
| 852 | -2.23% | |
| 744 | -2.86% | |
| 728 | -0.30% | |
| 699 | -1.47% | |
| 752 | 1.40% | |
| 798 | 1.26% |
Location
Hitoog is situated at approximately 10.2365, 124.8178, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 114.8 meters or 376.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hitoog 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.