Ligaya, Municipality of Rosario, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Rosario |
| Postal code | 6416 |
| Population (2020) | 814 |
| Coordinates | 12.5486, 124.4282 (12° 33' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.9 meters (9.5 feet) |
Ligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 814. This represented 7.43% of the total population of Rosario.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ligaya in the 2015 Census was 750 broken down into 121 households or an average of 6.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 94 | 5.45 | |
| 654 | 135 | 4.84 | |
| 617 | 113 | 5.46 | |
| 640 | 143 | 4.48 | |
| 745 | 132 | 5.64 | |
| 750 | 121 | 6.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ligaya is 5 to 9, with 114 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 | 15 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 10.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 15.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 14.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 13.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 7.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 2.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.40% |
| Total | 750 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ligaya grew from 512 in 1990 to 814 in 2020, an increase of 302 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.74%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 750 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 512 | – | |
| 654 | 4.69% | |
| 617 | -1.24% | |
| 640 | 0.51% | |
| 745 | 5.69% | |
| 750 | 0.13% | |
| 814 | 1.74% |
Location
Ligaya is situated at approximately 12.5486, 124.4282, in the island of Gilbert. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.9 meters or 9.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ligaya 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.