Barayong, Municipality of Palo, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palo |
| Postal code | 6501 |
| Population (2020) | 2,259 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2017, 124.9762 (11° 12' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.3 meters (66.6 feet) |
Barayong is a barangay in the municipality of Palo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,259. This represented 2.96% of the total population of Palo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barayong in the 2015 Census was 1,413 broken down into 346 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,040 | 181 | 5.75 | |
| 1,012 | 204 | 4.96 | |
| 1,066 | 218 | 4.89 | |
| 994 | 215 | 4.62 | |
| 1,328 | 279 | 4.76 | |
| 1,413 | 346 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barayong is 5 to 9, with 200 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 | 41 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 148 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 200 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 7.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 8.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 139 | 7.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 180 | 9.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 145 | 7.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 140 | 7.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 6.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 2.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.65% |
| Total | 1,845 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barayong grew from 1,210 in 1990 to 2,259 in 2020, an increase of 1,049 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.35%, or an increase of 414 people, from the previous population of 1,845 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,210 | – | |
| 1,231 | 0.32% | |
| 1,507 | 4.43% | |
| 1,700 | 1.68% | |
| 1,631 | -1.50% | |
| 1,845 | 2.37% | |
| 2,259 | 4.35% |
Location
Barayong is situated at approximately 11.2017, 124.9762, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.3 meters or 66.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barayong 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.