Borok, 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) | 1,399 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0004, 124.6487 (11° 0' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 98.8 meters (324.1 feet) |
Borok is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,399. This represented 0.61% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Borok in the 2015 Census was 2,262 broken down into 507 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,698 | 295 | 5.76 | |
| 1,470 | 286 | 5.14 | |
| 1,747 | 355 | 4.92 | |
| 1,708 | 356 | 4.80 | |
| 1,828 | 388 | 4.71 | |
| 2,262 | 507 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Borok is 5 to 9, with 315 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 2.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 240 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 315 | 13.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 279 | 12.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 238 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 206 | 9.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 5.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 147 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 116 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.71% |
| Total | 2,262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Borok fell from 1,698 in 1990 to 1,399 in 2020, a decrease of 299 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 9.62%, or a decrease of 863 people, from the previous population of 2,262 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,698 | – | |
| 1,470 | -2.67% | |
| 1,747 | 3.77% | |
| 1,708 | -0.31% | |
| 1,828 | 2.50% | |
| 2,262 | 4.14% | |
| 1,399 | -9.62% |
Location
Borok is situated at approximately 11.0004, 124.6487, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 98.8 meters or 324.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Borok 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.