Bagong Silang, Municipality of Macrohon, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Macrohon |
| Postal code | 6601 |
| Population (2020) | 145 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1196, 124.9525 (10° 7' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 302.0 meters (990.8 feet) |
Bagong Silang is a barangay in the municipality of Macrohon, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 145. This represented 0.55% of the total population of Macrohon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Silang in the 2015 Census was 149 broken down into 42 households or an average of 3.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 43 | 4.98 | |
| 207 | 42 | 4.93 | |
| 196 | 39 | 5.03 | |
| 196 | 38 | 5.16 | |
| 149 | 34 | 4.38 | |
| 149 | 42 | 3.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Silang is 5 to 9, with 22 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 16 | 10.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 14.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 12 | 8.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 13 | 8.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 9 | 6.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 9 | 6.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 8 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 7.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 6.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 5.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 6.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 4.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 4.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 149 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Silang fell from 214 in 1990 to 145 in 2020, a decrease of 69 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.57%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 149 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | – | |
| 207 | -0.62% | |
| 196 | -1.16% | |
| 196 | 0.00% | |
| 149 | -9.50% | |
| 149 | 0.00% | |
| 145 | -0.57% |
Location
Bagong Silang is situated at approximately 10.1196, 124.9525, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 302.0 meters or 990.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Silang 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.