Casao, Municipality of Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Bontoc |
| Postal code | 6604 |
| Population (2020) | 751 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3701, 124.9691 (10° 22' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Casao is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 751. This represented 2.52% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Casao in the 2015 Census was 675 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 534 | 95 | 5.62 | |
| 540 | 111 | 4.86 | |
| 606 | 116 | 5.22 | |
| 654 | 141 | 4.64 | |
| 661 | 148 | 4.47 | |
| 675 | 152 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Casao is 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 6.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 6.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 8.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 8.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 3.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 6.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 4.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.89% |
| Total | 675 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Casao grew from 534 in 1990 to 751 in 2020, an increase of 217 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.27%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 675 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 534 | – | |
| 540 | 0.21% | |
| 606 | 2.50% | |
| 654 | 1.06% | |
| 661 | 0.39% | |
| 675 | 0.40% | |
| 751 | 2.27% |
Location
Casao is situated at approximately 10.3701, 124.9691, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Casao 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.