Wilson, Municipality of Mayorga, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Mayorga |
| Postal code | 6507 |
| Population (2020) | 704 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8472, 124.9642 (10° 51' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.4 meters (47.2 feet) |
Wilson is a barangay in the municipality of Mayorga, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 704. This represented 3.90% of the total population of Mayorga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wilson in the 2015 Census was 703 broken down into 159 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 54 | 5.91 | |
| 484 | 84 | 5.76 | |
| 523 | 94 | 5.56 | |
| 485 | 93 | 5.22 | |
| 563 | 114 | 4.94 | |
| 703 | 159 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wilson is 5 to 9, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 11.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 13.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 12.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 10.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 8.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 2.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.57% |
| Total | 703 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wilson grew from 319 in 1990 to 704 in 2020, an increase of 385 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.03%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 703 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 319 | – | |
| 484 | 8.12% | |
| 523 | 1.68% | |
| 485 | -1.03% | |
| 563 | 5.58% | |
| 703 | 4.32% | |
| 704 | 0.03% |
Location
Wilson is situated at approximately 10.8472, 124.9642, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.4 meters or 47.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wilson 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.