Osao, Municipality of San Juan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | San Juan |
| Postal code | 6611 |
| Population (2020) | 1,395 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2739, 125.1713 (10° 16' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.5 meters (126.3 feet) |
Osao is a barangay in the municipality of San Juan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,395. This represented 9.35% of the total population of San Juan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Osao in the 2015 Census was 1,241 broken down into 290 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 146 | 5.11 | |
| 740 | 148 | 5.00 | |
| 1,054 | 187 | 5.64 | |
| 1,117 | 228 | 4.90 | |
| 1,189 | 243 | 4.89 | |
| 1,241 | 290 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Osao is 10 to 14, with 183 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 10.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 11.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 183 | 14.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 6.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 6.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 4.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 3.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,241 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Osao grew from 746 in 1990 to 1,395 in 2020, an increase of 649 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.49%, or an increase of 154 people, from the previous population of 1,241 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 746 | – | |
| 740 | -0.15% | |
| 1,054 | 7.88% | |
| 1,117 | 0.80% | |
| 1,189 | 2.30% | |
| 1,241 | 0.82% | |
| 1,395 | 2.49% |
Location
Osao is situated at approximately 10.2739, 125.1713, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.5 meters or 126.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Osao 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.