Kinachawa, Municipality of San Ricardo, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | San Ricardo |
| Postal code | 6617 |
| Population (2020) | 512 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Coordinates | 10.0217, 125.2408 (10° 1' North, 125° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 550.9 meters (1,807.4 feet) |
Kinachawa is a barangay in the municipality of San Ricardo, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 512. This represented 4.88% of the total population of San Ricardo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kinachawa in the 2015 Census was 636 broken down into 107 households or an average of 5.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 336 | 62 | 5.42 | |
| 504 | 88 | 5.73 | |
| 555 | 100 | 5.55 | |
| 593 | 119 | 4.98 | |
| 636 | 107 | 5.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kinachawa is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 3.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 11.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 12.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 9.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 4.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 6.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.10% |
| Total | 636 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kinachawa grew from 336 in 1995 to 512 in 2020, an increase of 176 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.46%, or a decrease of 124 people, from the previous population of 636 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 336 | – | |
| 504 | 9.08% | |
| 555 | 1.34% | |
| 593 | 2.44% | |
| 636 | 1.34% | |
| 512 | -4.46% |
Location
Kinachawa is situated at approximately 10.0217, 125.2408, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 550.9 meters or 1,807.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kinachawa 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.