Acasia, City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| City | Maasin |
| Postal code | 6600 |
| Population (2020) | 343 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2220, 124.8689 (10° 13' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 290.3 meters (952.4 feet) |
Acasia is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 343. This represented 0.39% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Acasia in the 2015 Census was 313 broken down into 77 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | 58 | 4.88 | |
| 286 | 61 | 4.69 | |
| 314 | 64 | 4.91 | |
| 327 | 76 | 4.30 | |
| 295 | 72 | 4.10 | |
| 313 | 77 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Acasia is 15 to 19, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 4.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 9.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 7.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 10.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 9.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 3.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 2.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 7.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 3.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 5.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 7.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 5.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.92% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.60% |
| Total | 313 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Acasia grew from 283 in 1990 to 343 in 2020, an increase of 60 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.95%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 313 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | – | |
| 286 | 0.20% | |
| 314 | 2.02% | |
| 327 | 0.56% | |
| 295 | -3.68% | |
| 313 | 1.13% | |
| 343 | 1.95% |
Location
Acasia is situated at approximately 10.2220, 124.8689, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 290.3 meters or 952.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Acasia 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.