Bato 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) | 708 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1770, 124.8728 (10° 11' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 68.8 meters (225.7 feet) |
Bato I is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 708. This represented 0.81% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato I in the 2015 Census was 690 broken down into 156 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 592 | 113 | 5.24 | |
| 489 | 117 | 4.18 | |
| 546 | 121 | 4.51 | |
| 621 | 139 | 4.47 | |
| 659 | 145 | 4.54 | |
| 690 | 156 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato I is 5 to 9, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 12.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 9.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 9.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 5.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 9.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 5.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.46% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.59% |
| Total | 690 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato I grew from 592 in 1990 to 708 in 2020, an increase of 116 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.54%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 690 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 592 | – | |
| 489 | -3.52% | |
| 546 | 2.39% | |
| 621 | 1.79% | |
| 659 | 2.19% | |
| 690 | 0.88% | |
| 708 | 0.54% |
Location
Bato I is situated at approximately 10.1770, 124.8728, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 68.8 meters or 225.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.