Tongonan, 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) | 2,230 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1227, 124.6463 (11° 7' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 238.1 meters (781.2 feet) |
Tongonan is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,230. This represented 0.97% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tongonan in the 2015 Census was 2,597 broken down into 549 households or an average of 4.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | 101 | 5.36 | |
| 1,267 | 257 | 4.93 | |
| 1,204 | 247 | 4.87 | |
| 1,675 | 349 | 4.80 | |
| 2,049 | 403 | 5.08 | |
| 2,597 | 549 | 4.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tongonan is 5 to 9, with 337 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 277 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 337 | 12.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 325 | 12.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 302 | 11.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 277 | 10.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 204 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 169 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 147 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 120 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 105 | 4.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 1.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.46% |
| Total | 2,597 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tongonan grew from 541 in 1990 to 2,230 in 2020, an increase of 1,689 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.16%, or a decrease of 367 people, from the previous population of 2,597 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 541 | – | |
| 1,299 | 17.83% | |
| 1,204 | -1.62% | |
| 1,768 | 5.44% | |
| 2,078 | 6.06% | |
| 2,597 | 4.34% | |
| 2,230 | -3.16% |
Location
Tongonan is situated at approximately 11.1227, 124.6463, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 238.1 meters or 781.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tongonan 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.