Abijao, Municipality of Villaba, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Villaba |
| Postal code | 6537 |
| Population (2020) | 1,719 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1517, 124.3968 (11° 9' North, 124° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Abijao is a barangay in the municipality of Villaba, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,719. This represented 4.01% of the total population of Villaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abijao in the 2015 Census was 1,755 broken down into 444 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,856 | 404 | 4.59 | |
| 2,008 | 435 | 4.62 | |
| 1,800 | 432 | 4.17 | |
| 1,801 | 427 | 4.22 | |
| 1,745 | 452 | 3.86 | |
| 1,755 | 444 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abijao is 10 to 14, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 7.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 8.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 6.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 5.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 105 | 5.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 103 | 5.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 4.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 3.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.77% |
| Total | 1,755 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abijao fell from 1,856 in 1990 to 1,719 in 2020, a decrease of 137 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.44%, or a decrease of 36 people, from the previous population of 1,755 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,856 | – | |
| 2,008 | 1.49% | |
| 1,800 | -2.32% | |
| 1,801 | 0.01% | |
| 1,745 | -1.14% | |
| 1,755 | 0.11% | |
| 1,719 | -0.44% |
Location
Abijao is situated at approximately 11.1517, 124.3968, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abijao 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.