Monte Alegre, 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) | 582 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2599, 124.8635 (10° 16' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 205.6 meters (674.5 feet) |
Monte Alegre is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 582. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Monte Alegre in the 2015 Census was 649 broken down into 145 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 670 | 120 | 5.58 | |
| 732 | 134 | 5.46 | |
| 723 | 136 | 5.32 | |
| 682 | 159 | 4.29 | |
| 821 | 157 | 5.23 | |
| 649 | 145 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Monte Alegre is 5 to 9, with 93 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 8.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 14.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 11.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 4.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 5.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 7.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 4.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 4.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.77% |
| Total | 649 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Monte Alegre fell from 670 in 1990 to 582 in 2020, a decrease of 88 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.27%, or a decrease of 67 people, from the previous population of 649 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 670 | – | |
| 732 | 1.67% | |
| 723 | -0.26% | |
| 682 | -0.80% | |
| 821 | 6.99% | |
| 649 | -4.38% | |
| 582 | -2.27% |
Location
Monte Alegre is situated at approximately 10.2599, 124.8635, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 205.6 meters or 674.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Monte Alegre 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.