Margen, 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) | 7,158 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0159, 124.5298 (11° 1' North, 124° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Margen is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,158. This represented 3.10% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Margen in the 2015 Census was 3,361 broken down into 799 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,147 | 426 | 5.04 | |
| 2,264 | 488 | 4.64 | |
| 2,656 | 569 | 4.67 | |
| 2,494 | 579 | 4.31 | |
| 3,026 | 693 | 4.37 | |
| 3,361 | 799 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Margen is 5 to 9, with 386 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 307 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 386 | 11.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 382 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 340 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 281 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 247 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 211 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 219 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 192 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 182 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 152 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 122 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 105 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.77% |
| Total | 3,361 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Margen grew from 2,147 in 1990 to 7,158 in 2020, an increase of 5,011 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 17.25%, or an increase of 3,797 people, from the previous population of 3,361 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,147 | – | |
| 2,264 | 1.00% | |
| 2,656 | 3.48% | |
| 2,494 | -0.86% | |
| 3,026 | 7.29% | |
| 3,361 | 2.02% | |
| 7,158 | 17.25% |
Location
Margen is situated at approximately 11.0159, 124.5298, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Margen 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.