Licuma, 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) | 1,158 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0528, 124.5345 (11° 3' North, 124° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Licuma is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,158. This represented 0.50% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Licuma in the 2015 Census was 1,239 broken down into 286 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 747 | 153 | 4.88 | |
| 892 | 175 | 5.10 | |
| 987 | 197 | 5.01 | |
| 1,198 | 251 | 4.77 | |
| 1,241 | 269 | 4.61 | |
| 1,239 | 286 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Licuma are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 148 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 148 | 11.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 6.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 2.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.97% |
| Total | 1,239 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Licuma grew from 747 in 1990 to 1,158 in 2020, an increase of 411 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.41%, or a decrease of 81 people, from the previous population of 1,239 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 747 | – | |
| 892 | 3.38% | |
| 987 | 2.19% | |
| 1,198 | 2.71% | |
| 1,241 | 1.29% | |
| 1,239 | -0.03% | |
| 1,158 | -1.41% |
Location
Licuma is situated at approximately 11.0528, 124.5345, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Licuma 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.