Calunangan, Municipality of Merida, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Merida |
| Postal code | 6540 |
| Population (2020) | 1,072 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8737, 124.5130 (10° 52' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Calunangan is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,072. This represented 3.40% of the total population of Merida.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calunangan in the 2015 Census was 1,076 broken down into 296 households or an average of 3.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 892 | 213 | 4.19 | |
| 958 | 224 | 4.28 | |
| 895 | 211 | 4.24 | |
| 1,027 | 275 | 3.73 | |
| 1,020 | 263 | 3.88 | |
| 1,076 | 296 | 3.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calunangan is 10 to 14, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 6.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 9.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 10.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 7.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 7.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 5.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 4.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 4.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 4.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 2.51% |
| Total | 1,076 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calunangan grew from 892 in 1990 to 1,072 in 2020, an increase of 180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.08%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 1,076 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 892 | – | |
| 958 | 1.35% | |
| 895 | -1.45% | |
| 1,027 | 1.92% | |
| 1,020 | -0.25% | |
| 1,076 | 1.02% | |
| 1,072 | -0.08% |
Location
Calunangan is situated at approximately 10.8737, 124.5130, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calunangan 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.