Amagusan, Municipality of Anahawan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Anahawan |
| Postal code | 6610 |
| Population (2020) | 610 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2630, 125.2425 (10° 16' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 98.7 meters (323.8 feet) |
Amagusan is a barangay in the municipality of Anahawan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 610. This represented 7.24% of the total population of Anahawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amagusan in the 2015 Census was 626 broken down into 129 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 97 | 5.27 | |
| 496 | 106 | 4.68 | |
| 491 | 114 | 4.31 | |
| 599 | 121 | 4.95 | |
| 591 | 129 | 4.58 | |
| 626 | 129 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amagusan is 10 to 14, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 8.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 11.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 9.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 4.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 3.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 7.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.80% |
| Total | 626 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amagusan grew from 511 in 1990 to 610 in 2020, an increase of 99 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.54%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 626 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 511 | – | |
| 496 | -0.56% | |
| 491 | -0.22% | |
| 599 | 2.78% | |
| 591 | -0.49% | |
| 626 | 1.10% | |
| 610 | -0.54% |
Location
Amagusan is situated at approximately 10.2630, 125.2425, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 98.7 meters or 323.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amagusan 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.