Ichon, 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) | 3,801 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1084, 124.9010 (10° 7' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) |
Ichon is a barangay in the municipality of Macrohon, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,801. This represented 14.30% of the total population of Macrohon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ichon in the 2015 Census was 3,650 broken down into 813 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,646 | 509 | 5.20 | |
| 2,832 | 592 | 4.78 | |
| 3,171 | 665 | 4.77 | |
| 3,539 | 718 | 4.93 | |
| 3,564 | 807 | 4.42 | |
| 3,650 | 813 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ichon is 5 to 9, with 372 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 40 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 260 | 7.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 372 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 333 | 9.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 337 | 9.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 333 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 325 | 8.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 243 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 222 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 204 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 233 | 6.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 212 | 5.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 171 | 4.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 120 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 85 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 64 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 53 | 1.44% |
| Total | 3,671 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ichon grew from 2,646 in 1990 to 3,801 in 2020, an increase of 1,155 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.74%, or an increase of 130 people, from the previous population of 3,671 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,646 | – | |
| 2,841 | 1.34% | |
| 3,185 | 2.48% | |
| 3,577 | 1.61% | |
| 3,609 | 0.32% | |
| 3,671 | 0.32% | |
| 3,801 | 0.74% |
Location
Ichon is situated at approximately 10.1084, 124.9010, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ichon 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.