Mohon, Municipality of Tanauan, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tanauan |
| Postal code | 6502 |
| Population (2020) | 1,147 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1279, 125.0095 (11° 8' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Mohon is a barangay in the municipality of Tanauan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,147. This represented 2.00% of the total population of Tanauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mohon in the 2015 Census was 1,240 broken down into 286 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 810 | 176 | 4.60 | |
| 957 | 207 | 4.62 | |
| 1,048 | 226 | 4.64 | |
| 1,070 | 250 | 4.28 | |
| 1,289 | 285 | 4.52 | |
| 1,240 | 286 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mohon is 10 to 14, with 136 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 9.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 10.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 10.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 115 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 5.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 7.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,240 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mohon grew from 810 in 1990 to 1,147 in 2020, an increase of 337 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.63%, or a decrease of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,240 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 810 | – | |
| 957 | 3.17% | |
| 1,048 | 1.97% | |
| 1,070 | 0.29% | |
| 1,289 | 7.01% | |
| 1,240 | -0.74% | |
| 1,147 | -1.63% |
Location
Mohon is situated at approximately 11.1279, 125.0095, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mohon 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.