Barangay 8, City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| City | Ormoc |
| Postal code | 6541 |
| Population (2020) | 83 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0061, 124.6086 (11° 0' North, 124° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Barangay 8, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 83. This represented 0.04% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 8 in the 2015 Census was 89 broken down into 20 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 21 | 6.14 | |
| 105 | 17 | 6.18 | |
| 82 | 16 | 5.13 | |
| 82 | 17 | 4.82 | |
| 69 | 17 | 4.06 | |
| 89 | 20 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Barangay 8 are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 35 to 39, with 12 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 55 to 59, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 4 | 4.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 12 | 13.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 7 | 7.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 4 | 4.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 6 | 6.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 4 | 4.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 8 | 8.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 13.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 5 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 4 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 5.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 8.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 5.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 89 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 8 fell from 149 in 1990 to 83 in 2020, a decrease of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.46%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 89 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | – | |
| 109 | -5.69% | |
| 86 | -4.95% | |
| 82 | -0.65% | |
| 77 | -2.26% | |
| 89 | 2.80% | |
| 83 | -1.46% |
Location
Barangay 8 is situated at approximately 11.0061, 124.6086, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 8 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.