Cambalong, 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) | 723 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9117, 124.5101 (10° 55' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 181.1 meters (594.2 feet) |
Cambalong is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 723. This represented 2.29% of the total population of Merida.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cambalong in the 2015 Census was 785 broken down into 236 households or an average of 3.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 696 | 159 | 4.38 | |
| 738 | 182 | 4.05 | |
| 730 | 175 | 4.17 | |
| 743 | 192 | 3.87 | |
| 801 | 209 | 3.83 | |
| 785 | 236 | 3.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cambalong is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 8.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 8.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 10.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 6.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.17% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.38% |
| Total | 785 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cambalong grew from 696 in 1990 to 723 in 2020, an increase of 27 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.72%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 785 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 696 | – | |
| 738 | 1.10% | |
| 730 | -0.23% | |
| 743 | 0.24% | |
| 801 | 2.77% | |
| 785 | -0.38% | |
| 723 | -1.72% |
Location
Cambalong is situated at approximately 10.9117, 124.5101, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 181.1 meters or 594.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cambalong 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.