Aurora, 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) | 392 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2043, 124.9464 (10° 12' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 389.9 meters (1,279.2 feet) |
Aurora is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 392. This represented 1.69% of the total population of Malitbog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aurora in the 2015 Census was 381 broken down into 65 households or an average of 5.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 61 | 5.89 | |
| 427 | 72 | 5.93 | |
| 350 | 59 | 5.93 | |
| 278 | 55 | 5.05 | |
| 388 | 69 | 5.62 | |
| 381 | 65 | 5.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aurora is 5 to 9, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 11.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 16.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 10.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 8.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 2.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.31% |
| Total | 381 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aurora grew from 359 in 1990 to 392 in 2020, an increase of 33 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 381 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 359 | – | |
| 427 | 3.30% | |
| 350 | -4.17% | |
| 278 | -3.13% | |
| 388 | 12.90% | |
| 381 | -0.35% | |
| 392 | 0.60% |
Location
Aurora is situated at approximately 10.2043, 124.9464, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 389.9 meters or 1,279.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aurora shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tigbawan II, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Kauswagan, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Fatima, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Pancil, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Iba, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Santo Niño, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Timba, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Maningning, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Sangahon, Malitbog, Southern Leyte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.