Ligaya, Municipality of Matuguinao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Matuguinao |
| Postal code | 6708 |
| Population (2020) | 86 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2346, 124.9178 (12° 14' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 83.1 meters (272.6 feet) |
Ligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Matuguinao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 86. This represented 1.17% of the total population of Matuguinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ligaya in the 2015 Census was 172 broken down into 38 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 31 | 4.45 | |
| 104 | 19 | 5.47 | |
| 203 | 30 | 6.77 | |
| 114 | 18 | 6.33 | |
| 133 | 22 | 6.05 | |
| 172 | 38 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ligaya is 1 to 4, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 4.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 14.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 13.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 13.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 13.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 3.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 7 | 4.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 4.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 3.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 1.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 172 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ligaya fell from 138 in 1990 to 86 in 2020, a decrease of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 13.58%, or a decrease of 86 people, from the previous population of 172 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 138 | – | |
| 104 | -5.16% | |
| 203 | 15.42% | |
| 114 | -7.65% | |
| 133 | 5.77% | |
| 172 | 5.02% | |
| 86 | -13.58% |
Location
Ligaya is situated at approximately 12.2346, 124.9178, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 83.1 meters or 272.6 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.