Legaspi, Municipality of Marabut, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Marabut |
| Postal code | 6721 |
| Population (2020) | 1,104 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2321, 125.1772 (11° 14' North, 125° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Legaspi is a barangay in the municipality of Marabut, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,104. This represented 6.19% of the total population of Marabut.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Legaspi in the 2015 Census was 977 broken down into 256 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 694 | 135 | 5.14 | |
| 603 | 115 | 5.24 | |
| 667 | 137 | 4.87 | |
| 583 | 131 | 4.45 | |
| 829 | 183 | 4.53 | |
| 977 | 256 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Legaspi is 5 to 9, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 98 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 13.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 11.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 8.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 3.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 2.25% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.92% |
| Total | 977 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Legaspi grew from 694 in 1990 to 1,104 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 2.61%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous population of 977 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 694 | – | |
| 603 | -2.60% | |
| 667 | 2.19% | |
| 583 | -1.84% | |
| 829 | 13.67% | |
| 977 | 3.18% | |
| 1,104 | 2.61% |
Location
Legaspi is situated at approximately 11.2321, 125.1772, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Legaspi 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.