Pilit, Municipality of Santa Fe, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Santa Fe |
| Postal code | 6513 |
| Population (2020) | 1,678 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1842, 124.9264 (11° 11' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.7 meters (54.8 feet) |
Pilit is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Fe, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,678. This represented 7.59% of the total population of Santa Fe.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pilit in the 2015 Census was 1,446 broken down into 334 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 803 | 168 | 4.78 | |
| 857 | 167 | 5.13 | |
| 885 | 180 | 4.92 | |
| 1,159 | 234 | 4.95 | |
| 1,281 | 264 | 4.85 | |
| 1,446 | 334 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pilit is 5 to 9, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 157 | 10.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 185 | 12.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 164 | 11.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 142 | 9.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 9.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 100 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 3.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 3.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,446 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pilit grew from 803 in 1990 to 1,678 in 2020, an increase of 875 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.18%, or an increase of 232 people, from the previous population of 1,446 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 803 | – | |
| 857 | 1.23% | |
| 885 | 0.69% | |
| 1,159 | 3.79% | |
| 1,281 | 3.71% | |
| 1,446 | 2.33% | |
| 1,678 | 3.18% |
Location
Pilit is situated at approximately 11.1842, 124.9264, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.7 meters or 54.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pilit 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.