San Agustin, 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) | 1,160 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1268, 124.9359 (11° 8' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.4 meters (53.8 feet) |
San Agustin is a barangay in the municipality of Palo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,160. This represented 1.52% of the total population of Palo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Agustin in the 2015 Census was 589 broken down into 146 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | 108 | 4.78 | |
| 640 | 141 | 4.54 | |
| 503 | 107 | 4.70 | |
| 798 | 178 | 4.48 | |
| 910 | 193 | 4.72 | |
| 589 | 146 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Agustin is 5 to 9, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 13.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 10.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 9.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.68% |
| Total | 589 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Agustin grew from 516 in 1990 to 1,160 in 2020, an increase of 644 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 15.33%, or an increase of 571 people, from the previous population of 589 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 516 | – | |
| 640 | 4.12% | |
| 503 | -5.03% | |
| 798 | 6.57% | |
| 910 | 4.90% | |
| 589 | -7.95% | |
| 1,160 | 15.33% |
Location
San Agustin is situated at approximately 11.1268, 124.9359, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.4 meters or 53.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Agustin 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.