Taa, 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) | 607 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3798, 124.9406 (10° 23' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.2 meters (105.6 feet) |
Taa is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 607. This represented 2.04% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taa in the 2015 Census was 630 broken down into 128 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 609 | 114 | 5.34 | |
| 506 | 104 | 4.87 | |
| 529 | 108 | 4.90 | |
| 579 | 123 | 4.71 | |
| 601 | 129 | 4.66 | |
| 630 | 128 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taa is 5 to 9, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 6.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 13.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 13.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 6.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 6.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 5.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.79% |
| Total | 630 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taa fell from 609 in 1990 to 607 in 2020, a decrease of 2 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.78%, or a decrease of 23 people, from the previous population of 630 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 609 | – | |
| 506 | -3.41% | |
| 532 | 1.08% | |
| 579 | 1.17% | |
| 601 | 1.37% | |
| 630 | 0.90% | |
| 607 | -0.78% |
Location
Taa is situated at approximately 10.3798, 124.9406, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.2 meters or 105.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taa 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.