Punta, Municipality of Libagon, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Libagon |
| Postal code | 6615 |
| Population (2020) | 246 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2308, 125.0776 (10° 14' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Punta is a barangay in the municipality of Libagon, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 246. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Libagon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Punta in the 2015 Census was 262 broken down into 62 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 32 | 4.88 | |
| 153 | 32 | 4.78 | |
| 160 | 34 | 4.71 | |
| 273 | 56 | 4.88 | |
| 248 | 52 | 4.77 | |
| 262 | 62 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Punta is 10 to 14, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 7.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 11.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 8.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 10.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 3.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 3.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 8.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 5.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 3.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.53% |
| Total | 262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Punta grew from 156 in 1990 to 246 in 2020, an increase of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.32%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 262 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | – | |
| 153 | -0.36% | |
| 160 | 0.96% | |
| 273 | 7.65% | |
| 248 | -3.44% | |
| 262 | 1.05% | |
| 246 | -1.32% |
Location
Punta is situated at approximately 10.2308, 125.0776, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Punta 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.