Sangahon, 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) | 841 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1770, 124.9775 (10° 11' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.3 meters (112.5 feet) |
Sangahon is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 841. This represented 3.62% of the total population of Malitbog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sangahon in the 2015 Census was 836 broken down into 167 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 468 | 103 | 4.54 | |
| 622 | 131 | 4.75 | |
| 655 | 139 | 4.71 | |
| 741 | 143 | 5.18 | |
| 761 | 166 | 4.58 | |
| 836 | 167 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sangahon is 15 to 19, with 93 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 6.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 9.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 11.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 8.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 5.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 7.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 2.27% |
| Total | 836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sangahon grew from 468 in 1990 to 841 in 2020, an increase of 373 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.13%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 836 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 468 | – | |
| 622 | 5.47% | |
| 655 | 1.11% | |
| 741 | 1.72% | |
| 761 | 0.97% | |
| 836 | 1.81% | |
| 841 | 0.13% |
Location
Sangahon is situated at approximately 10.1770, 124.9775, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.3 meters or 112.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sangahon 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.