Lat‑osan, 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) | 1,396 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0076, 124.4405 (11° 0' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.5 meters (260.8 feet) |
Lat‑osan is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,396. This represented 2.39% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lat-osan in the 2015 Census was 1,451 broken down into 380 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,023 | 224 | 4.57 | |
| 1,137 | 220 | 5.17 | |
| 1,202 | 281 | 4.28 | |
| 1,411 | 334 | 4.22 | |
| 1,358 | 338 | 4.02 | |
| 1,451 | 380 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lat-osan is 5 to 9, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 11.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 7.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 5.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 102 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 4.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.24% |
| Total | 1,451 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lat-osan grew from 1,023 in 1990 to 1,396 in 2020, an increase of 373 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.81%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 1,451 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,023 | – | |
| 1,137 | 2.00% | |
| 1,202 | 1.20% | |
| 1,411 | 2.24% | |
| 1,358 | -1.38% | |
| 1,451 | 1.27% | |
| 1,396 | -0.81% |
Location
Lat‑osan is situated at approximately 11.0076, 124.4405, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.5 meters or 260.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lat‑osan 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.