Santa Elena, 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) | 1,234 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0972, 124.9738 (11° 6' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.1 meters (39.7 feet) |
Santa Elena is a barangay in the municipality of Tanauan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,234. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Tanauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Elena in the 2015 Census was 1,193 broken down into 306 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | 162 | 5.09 | |
| 862 | 183 | 4.71 | |
| 981 | 200 | 4.91 | |
| 983 | 216 | 4.55 | |
| 1,057 | 251 | 4.21 | |
| 1,193 | 306 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Elena is 5 to 9, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 124 | 10.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 9.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 3.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.34% |
| Total | 1,193 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Elena grew from 824 in 1990 to 1,234 in 2020, an increase of 410 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 1,193 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 824 | – | |
| 862 | 0.85% | |
| 981 | 2.81% | |
| 983 | 0.03% | |
| 1,057 | 2.68% | |
| 1,193 | 2.33% | |
| 1,234 | 0.71% |
Location
Santa Elena is situated at approximately 11.0972, 124.9738, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.1 meters or 39.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Elena 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.