Upper Bantawon, 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) | 144 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4312, 125.1037 (10° 26' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 659.8 meters (2,164.7 feet) |
Upper Bantawon is a barangay in the municipality of Hinunangan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 144. This represented 0.49% of the total population of Hinunangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Bantawon in the 2015 Census was 170 broken down into 30 households or an average of 5.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 142 | 28 | 5.07 | |
| 126 | 23 | 5.48 | |
| 197 | 36 | 5.47 | |
| 162 | 28 | 5.79 | |
| 170 | 30 | 5.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Bantawon is 10 to 14, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 65 to 69, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 11.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 12.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 16.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 9 | 5.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 7.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 3.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 2.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 4.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.59% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.59% |
| Total | 170 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Bantawon grew from 0 in 1990 to 144 in 2020, an increase of 144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.43%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 170 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | |
| 142 | ||
| 126 | -2.53% | |
| 197 | 6.36% | |
| 162 | -6.87% | |
| 170 | 0.92% | |
| 144 | -3.43% |
Location
Upper Bantawon is situated at approximately 10.4312, 125.1037, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 659.8 meters or 2,164.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Bantawon 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.