Maria Clara, 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) | 2,406 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1290, 124.8981 (10° 8' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.6 meters (451.4 feet) |
Maria Clara is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,406. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maria Clara in the 2015 Census was 2,289 broken down into 532 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,387 | 282 | 4.92 | |
| 1,459 | 306 | 4.77 | |
| 1,797 | 361 | 4.98 | |
| 2,017 | 451 | 4.47 | |
| 2,071 | 474 | 4.37 | |
| 2,289 | 532 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maria Clara is 5 to 9, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 172 | 7.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 225 | 9.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 212 | 9.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 203 | 8.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 199 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 181 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 155 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 154 | 6.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 142 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 119 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 66 | 2.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.22% |
| Total | 2,289 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maria Clara grew from 1,387 in 1990 to 2,406 in 2020, an increase of 1,019 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.05%, or an increase of 117 people, from the previous population of 2,289 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,387 | – | |
| 1,459 | 0.95% | |
| 1,797 | 4.57% | |
| 2,022 | 1.64% | |
| 2,073 | 0.91% | |
| 2,289 | 1.90% | |
| 2,406 | 1.05% |
Location
Maria Clara is situated at approximately 10.1290, 124.8981, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.6 meters or 451.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maria Clara 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.