Ilijan, Municipality of Santo Niño, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santo Niño |
| Postal code | 6711 |
| Population (2020) | 984 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Santo Niño |
| Coordinates | 11.8931, 124.4173 (11° 54' North, 124° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.4 meters (44.0 feet) |
Ilijan is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 984. This represented 7.86% of the total population of Santo Niño.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ilijan in the 2015 Census was 1,075 broken down into 212 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 176 | 4.90 | |
| 842 | 186 | 4.53 | |
| 907 | 185 | 4.90 | |
| 858 | 166 | 5.17 | |
| 1,106 | 217 | 5.10 | |
| 1,075 | 212 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ilijan is 10 to 14, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 11.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 12.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 13.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 10.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 6.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 4.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.65% |
| Total | 1,075 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ilijan grew from 863 in 1990 to 984 in 2020, an increase of 121 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.84%, or a decrease of 91 people, from the previous population of 1,075 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 863 | – | |
| 842 | -0.46% | |
| 907 | 1.61% | |
| 858 | -0.76% | |
| 1,106 | 9.68% | |
| 1,075 | -0.54% | |
| 984 | -1.84% |
Location
Ilijan is situated at approximately 11.8931, 124.4173, in the island of Santo Niño. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.4 meters or 44.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ilijan 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.