Bactul I, 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) | 552 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1879, 124.8009 (10° 11' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 115.8 meters (379.9 feet) |
Bactul I is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 552. This represented 0.63% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bactul I in the 2015 Census was 545 broken down into 148 households or an average of 3.68 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 665 | 105 | 6.33 | |
| 601 | 106 | 5.67 | |
| 568 | 106 | 5.36 | |
| 588 | 124 | 4.74 | |
| 531 | 123 | 4.32 | |
| 545 | 148 | 3.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bactul I is 10 to 14, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 6.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 11.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 8.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 7.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 4.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 8.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 4.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 4.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 3.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.57% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.65% |
| Total | 545 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bactul I fell from 665 in 1990 to 552 in 2020, a decrease of 113 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 545 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 665 | – | |
| 601 | -1.88% | |
| 568 | -1.20% | |
| 588 | 0.48% | |
| 531 | -3.64% | |
| 545 | 0.50% | |
| 552 | 0.27% |
Location
Bactul I is situated at approximately 10.1879, 124.8009, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 115.8 meters or 379.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bactul I 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.