Abgao, Municipality of Malitbog, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Malitbog |
| Postal code | 6603 |
| Population (2020) | 702 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1740, 124.9878 (10° 10' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
Abgao is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 702. This represented 3.02% of the total population of Malitbog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abgao in the 2015 Census was 688 broken down into 150 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 | 123 | 4.63 | |
| 618 | 135 | 4.58 | |
| 607 | 127 | 4.78 | |
| 662 | 140 | 4.73 | |
| 671 | 147 | 4.56 | |
| 688 | 150 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abgao is 20 to 24, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 4.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 7.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 9.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 10.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 5.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 7.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 6.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.31% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.73% |
| Total | 692 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abgao grew from 570 in 1990 to 702 in 2020, an increase of 132 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.30%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 692 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 570 | – | |
| 618 | 1.53% | |
| 607 | -0.38% | |
| 662 | 1.20% | |
| 671 | 0.49% | |
| 692 | 0.59% | |
| 702 | 0.30% |
Location
Abgao is situated at approximately 10.1740, 124.9878, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abgao 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.