Belisong, Municipality of Tabontabon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tabontabon |
| Postal code | 6504 |
| Population (2020) | 606 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0458, 124.9429 (11° 3' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.8 meters (78.1 feet) |
Belisong is a barangay in the municipality of Tabontabon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 606. This represented 5.09% of the total population of Tabontabon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Belisong in the 2015 Census was 514 broken down into 134 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 63 | 4.70 | |
| 337 | 73 | 4.62 | |
| 397 | 82 | 4.84 | |
| 420 | 86 | 4.88 | |
| 472 | 94 | 5.02 | |
| 514 | 134 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Belisong is 5 to 9, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 13.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 12.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 12.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 5.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.39% |
| Total | 514 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Belisong grew from 296 in 1990 to 606 in 2020, an increase of 310 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.53%, or an increase of 92 people, from the previous population of 514 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | – | |
| 337 | 2.46% | |
| 397 | 3.58% | |
| 420 | 0.78% | |
| 472 | 4.34% | |
| 514 | 1.64% | |
| 606 | 3.53% |
Location
Belisong is situated at approximately 11.0458, 124.9429, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters or 78.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Belisong 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.