Guiwan 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) | 1,217 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0544, 124.3861 (11° 3' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Guiwan 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 1,217. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guiwan 1 in the 2015 Census was 1,721 broken down into 424 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,463 | 287 | 5.10 | |
| 1,547 | 341 | 4.54 | |
| 1,598 | 327 | 4.89 | |
| 1,661 | 369 | 4.50 | |
| 1,573 | 365 | 4.31 | |
| 1,721 | 424 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guiwan 1 is 20 to 24, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 8.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 152 | 8.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 165 | 9.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 9.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 134 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 4.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 3.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,738 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guiwan 1 fell from 1,467 in 1990 to 1,217 in 2020, a decrease of 250 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.23%, or a decrease of 521 people, from the previous population of 1,738 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,467 | – | |
| 1,563 | 1.19% | |
| 1,648 | 1.14% | |
| 1,708 | 0.49% | |
| 1,661 | -1.01% | |
| 1,738 | 0.87% | |
| 1,217 | -7.23% |
Location
Guiwan 1 is situated at approximately 11.0544, 124.3861, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guiwan 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.