Nueva Esperanza, Municipality of Hinunangan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Hinunangan |
| Postal code | 6608 |
| Population (2020) | 724 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3787, 125.1614 (10° 23' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.1 meters (174.2 feet) |
Nueva Esperanza is a barangay in the municipality of Hinunangan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 724. This represented 2.48% of the total population of Hinunangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nueva Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 683 broken down into 159 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 | 123 | 4.63 | |
| 493 | 111 | 4.44 | |
| 633 | 127 | 4.98 | |
| 651 | 151 | 4.31 | |
| 664 | 164 | 4.05 | |
| 683 | 159 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nueva Esperanza is 15 to 19, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 6.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 11.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 9.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 84 | 12.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 6.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 7.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.32% |
| Total | 683 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nueva Esperanza grew from 570 in 1990 to 724 in 2020, an increase of 154 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 683 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 570 | – | |
| 493 | -2.68% | |
| 633 | 5.51% | |
| 651 | 0.39% | |
| 664 | 0.72% | |
| 683 | 0.54% | |
| 724 | 1.23% |
Location
Nueva Esperanza is situated at approximately 10.3787, 125.1614, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.1 meters or 174.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nueva Esperanza 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.