Nueva Sociedad, 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) | 1,066 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0828, 124.5126 (11° 5' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 144.3 meters (473.4 feet) |
Nueva Sociedad is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,066. This represented 0.46% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nueva Sociedad in the 2015 Census was 691 broken down into 163 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 338 | 66 | 5.12 | |
| 527 | 101 | 5.22 | |
| 538 | 108 | 4.98 | |
| 536 | 117 | 4.58 | |
| 559 | 124 | 4.51 | |
| 691 | 163 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nueva Sociedad is 15 to 19, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 10.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 11.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 10.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 6.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.29% |
| Total | 691 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nueva Sociedad grew from 338 in 1990 to 1,066 in 2020, an increase of 728 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 9.55%, or an increase of 375 people, from the previous population of 691 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 338 | – | |
| 527 | 8.68% | |
| 538 | 0.44% | |
| 536 | -0.05% | |
| 559 | 1.54% | |
| 691 | 4.12% | |
| 1,066 | 9.55% |
Location
Nueva Sociedad is situated at approximately 11.0828, 124.5126, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 144.3 meters or 473.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nueva Sociedad 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.