Opong, 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) | 2,170 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0222, 125.0365 (11° 1' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Opong is a barangay in the municipality of Tolosa, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,170. This represented 10.48% of the total population of Tolosa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Opong in the 2015 Census was 2,267 broken down into 560 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,144 | 227 | 5.04 | |
| 1,315 | 266 | 4.94 | |
| 1,395 | 303 | 4.60 | |
| 1,625 | 359 | 4.53 | |
| 1,757 | 395 | 4.45 | |
| 2,267 | 560 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Opong is 5 to 9, with 270 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 235 | 10.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 270 | 11.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 259 | 11.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 253 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 198 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 160 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 144 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.62% |
| Total | 2,267 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Opong grew from 1,144 in 1990 to 2,170 in 2020, an increase of 1,026 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.92%, or a decrease of 97 people, from the previous population of 2,267 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,144 | – | |
| 1,315 | 2.64% | |
| 1,395 | 1.27% | |
| 1,625 | 2.13% | |
| 1,757 | 2.88% | |
| 2,267 | 4.97% | |
| 2,170 | -0.92% |
Location
Opong is situated at approximately 11.0222, 125.0365, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Opong 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.