San Miguel, 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) | 2,487 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0623, 124.4055 (11° 4' North, 124° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.3 meters (63.3 feet) |
San Miguel is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,487. This represented 4.26% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Miguel in the 2015 Census was 2,522 broken down into 618 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,645 | 322 | 5.11 | |
| 1,884 | 394 | 4.78 | |
| 1,886 | 385 | 4.90 | |
| 2,016 | 455 | 4.43 | |
| 2,233 | 514 | 4.34 | |
| 2,522 | 618 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Miguel is 15 to 19, with 274 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 35 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 191 | 7.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 243 | 9.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 264 | 10.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 274 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 205 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 183 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 149 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 137 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 133 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 131 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 102 | 4.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 73 | 2.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 62 | 2.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.39% |
| Total | 2,522 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Miguel grew from 1,645 in 1990 to 2,487 in 2020, an increase of 842 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.29%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 2,522 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,645 | – | |
| 1,884 | 2.57% | |
| 1,886 | 0.02% | |
| 2,016 | 0.92% | |
| 2,233 | 3.79% | |
| 2,522 | 2.34% | |
| 2,487 | -0.29% |
Location
San Miguel is situated at approximately 11.0623, 124.4055, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.3 meters or 63.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Miguel 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.