Central 1, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palompon |
| Postal code | 6538 |
| Population (2020) | 585 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0511, 124.3856 (11° 3' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Central 1, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 585. This represented 1.00% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central 1 in the 2015 Census was 655 broken down into 159 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 | 132 | 5.45 | |
| 756 | 169 | 4.47 | |
| 714 | 141 | 5.06 | |
| 644 | 150 | 4.29 | |
| 672 | 140 | 4.80 | |
| 655 | 159 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Central 1 are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 69 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 6.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 8.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 8.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 10.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 10.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 5.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 6.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 7.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 5.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 4.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 3.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 2.29% |
| Total | 655 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central 1 fell from 720 in 1990 to 585 in 2020, a decrease of 135 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.35%, or a decrease of 70 people, from the previous population of 655 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 720 | – | |
| 756 | 0.92% | |
| 714 | -1.22% | |
| 649 | -1.31% | |
| 672 | 1.28% | |
| 655 | -0.49% | |
| 585 | -2.35% |
Location
Central 1 is situated at approximately 11.0511, 124.3856, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 1 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.