Hilaan, 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) | 1,441 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4055, 124.8985 (10° 24' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 82.8 meters (271.7 feet) |
Hilaan is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,441. This represented 4.84% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hilaan in the 2015 Census was 1,578 broken down into 391 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,806 | 322 | 5.61 | |
| 1,629 | 314 | 5.19 | |
| 2,164 | 386 | 5.61 | |
| 2,025 | 381 | 5.31 | |
| 1,748 | 390 | 4.48 | |
| 1,578 | 391 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hilaan is 10 to 14, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 6.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 162 | 10.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 12.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 12.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 6.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 5.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 102 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 4.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 3.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.65% |
| Total | 1,578 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hilaan fell from 1,806 in 1990 to 1,441 in 2020, a decrease of 365 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.89%, or a decrease of 137 people, from the previous population of 1,578 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,806 | – | |
| 1,629 | -1.91% | |
| 2,164 | 6.28% | |
| 2,025 | -0.91% | |
| 1,748 | -5.21% | |
| 1,578 | -1.93% | |
| 1,441 | -1.89% |
Location
Hilaan is situated at approximately 10.4055, 124.8985, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 82.8 meters or 271.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hilaan 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.