Burak, Municipality of Tolosa, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tolosa |
| Postal code | 6503 |
| Population (2020) | 660 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0616, 125.0207 (11° 4' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Burak is a barangay in the municipality of Tolosa, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 660. This represented 3.19% of the total population of Tolosa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Burak in the 2015 Census was 817 broken down into 202 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | 91 | 5.33 | |
| 488 | 104 | 4.69 | |
| 426 | 94 | 4.53 | |
| 601 | 128 | 4.70 | |
| 591 | 135 | 4.38 | |
| 817 | 202 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Burak is 10 to 14, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 10.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 12.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 10.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.37% |
| Total | 817 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Burak grew from 485 in 1990 to 660 in 2020, an increase of 175 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.39%, or a decrease of 157 people, from the previous population of 817 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 485 | – | |
| 488 | 0.12% | |
| 426 | -2.87% | |
| 601 | 4.86% | |
| 591 | -0.61% | |
| 817 | 6.36% | |
| 660 | -4.39% |
Location
Burak is situated at approximately 11.0616, 125.0207, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Burak 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.