Calunasan, 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) | 721 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9422, 124.5134 (10° 57' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.2 meters (174.5 feet) |
Calunasan is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 721. This represented 2.28% of the total population of Merida.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calunasan in the 2015 Census was 758 broken down into 220 households or an average of 3.45 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 774 | 176 | 4.40 | |
| 887 | 198 | 4.48 | |
| 788 | 173 | 4.55 | |
| 769 | 189 | 4.07 | |
| 734 | 187 | 3.93 | |
| 758 | 220 | 3.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calunasan is 5 to 9, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 7.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 10.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 9.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 7.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 4.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 2.51% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.32% |
| Total | 758 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calunasan fell from 774 in 1990 to 721 in 2020, a decrease of 53 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.05%, or a decrease of 37 people, from the previous population of 758 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 774 | – | |
| 887 | 2.59% | |
| 788 | -2.51% | |
| 769 | -0.34% | |
| 734 | -1.68% | |
| 758 | 0.61% | |
| 721 | -1.05% |
Location
Calunasan is situated at approximately 10.9422, 124.5134, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.2 meters or 174.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calunasan 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.