Paku, 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) | 1,157 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3145, 124.9303 (10° 19' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 125.7 meters (412.4 feet) |
Paku is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,157. This represented 3.88% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paku in the 2015 Census was 1,186 broken down into 289 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,266 | 253 | 5.00 | |
| 1,138 | 244 | 4.66 | |
| 1,303 | 278 | 4.69 | |
| 1,263 | 259 | 4.88 | |
| 1,197 | 291 | 4.11 | |
| 1,186 | 289 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paku is 15 to 19, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 6.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 10.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 11.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 6.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 5.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 6.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 3.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 2.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 2.11% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.52% |
| Total | 1,186 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paku fell from 1,266 in 1990 to 1,157 in 2020, a decrease of 109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.52%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 1,186 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,266 | – | |
| 1,138 | -1.98% | |
| 1,303 | 2.95% | |
| 1,263 | -0.43% | |
| 1,197 | -1.93% | |
| 1,186 | -0.18% | |
| 1,157 | -0.52% |
Location
Paku is situated at approximately 10.3145, 124.9303, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 125.7 meters or 412.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paku 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.