Tigbao, 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) | 1,085 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3017, 124.8973 (10° 18' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 129.0 meters (423.2 feet) |
Tigbao is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,085. This represented 3.33% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigbao in the 2015 Census was 1,130 broken down into 265 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 943 | 175 | 5.39 | |
| 956 | 194 | 4.93 | |
| 1,148 | 228 | 5.04 | |
| 1,233 | 240 | 5.14 | |
| 1,082 | 243 | 4.45 | |
| 1,130 | 265 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigbao is 5 to 9, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 12.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 7.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 4.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 5.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.77% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.86% |
| Total | 1,130 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigbao grew from 943 in 1990 to 1,085 in 2020, an increase of 142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.85%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 1,130 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 943 | – | |
| 956 | 0.26% | |
| 1,148 | 4.00% | |
| 1,233 | 0.99% | |
| 1,082 | -4.64% | |
| 1,130 | 0.83% | |
| 1,085 | -0.85% |
Location
Tigbao is situated at approximately 10.3017, 124.8973, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 129.0 meters or 423.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tigbao 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.