Guiwan 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) | 773 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0524, 124.3858 (11° 3' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Guiwan 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 773. This represented 1.33% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guiwan 2 in the 2015 Census was 937 broken down into 257 households or an average of 3.65 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 953 | 187 | 5.10 | |
| 1,043 | 256 | 4.07 | |
| 996 | 211 | 4.72 | |
| 886 | 192 | 4.61 | |
| 898 | 204 | 4.40 | |
| 937 | 257 | 3.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guiwan 2 is 15 to 19, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 5.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 7.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 8.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 15.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 5.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 7.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 5.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 2.03% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.45% |
| Total | 937 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Guiwan 2 fell from 953 in 1990 to 773 in 2020, a decrease of 180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.97%, or a decrease of 164 people, from the previous population of 937 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 953 | – | |
| 1,057 | 1.96% | |
| 1,019 | -0.78% | |
| 899 | -1.71% | |
| 899 | 0.00% | |
| 937 | 0.79% | |
| 773 | -3.97% |
Location
Guiwan 2 is situated at approximately 11.0524, 124.3858, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guiwan 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.