Central 2, 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) | 831 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0500, 124.3859 (11° 3' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Central 2, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 831. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central 2 in the 2015 Census was 970 broken down into 247 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 966 | 181 | 5.34 | |
| 896 | 190 | 4.72 | |
| 1,009 | 204 | 4.95 | |
| 1,075 | 258 | 4.17 | |
| 950 | 231 | 4.11 | |
| 970 | 247 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central 2 is 15 to 19, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 5.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 8.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 8.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 12.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 5.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 6.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 5.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 3.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 2.37% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.34% |
| Total | 970 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central 2 fell from 966 in 1990 to 831 in 2020, a decrease of 135 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.20%, or a decrease of 139 people, from the previous population of 970 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 966 | – | |
| 896 | -1.40% | |
| 1,009 | 2.58% | |
| 1,091 | 1.08% | |
| 961 | -4.51% | |
| 970 | 0.18% | |
| 831 | -3.20% |
Location
Central 2 is situated at approximately 11.0500, 124.3859, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 2 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.