Esperanza, 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) | 753 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3592, 124.9306 (10° 22' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.8 meters (87.9 feet) |
Esperanza is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 753. This represented 2.53% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 745 broken down into 165 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 | 120 | 5.18 | |
| 550 | 106 | 5.19 | |
| 684 | 133 | 5.14 | |
| 759 | 151 | 5.03 | |
| 700 | 160 | 4.38 | |
| 745 | 165 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Esperanza is 10 to 14, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 9.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 11.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 14.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 4.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.40% |
| Total | 745 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Esperanza grew from 621 in 1990 to 753 in 2020, an increase of 132 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 745 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 621 | – | |
| 550 | -2.25% | |
| 684 | 4.79% | |
| 759 | 1.45% | |
| 700 | -2.90% | |
| 745 | 1.19% | |
| 753 | 0.23% |
Location
Esperanza is situated at approximately 10.3592, 124.9306, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.8 meters or 87.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Esperanza shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Baugo, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Beniton, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Buenavista, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Cawayanan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Sampongon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Taytagan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Himakilo, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Catmon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Catoogan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Hibagwan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.