Salvacion, Municipality of Silago, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Silago |
| Postal code | 6607 |
| Population (2020) | 652 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.5688, 125.1858 (10° 34' North, 125° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Salvacion is a barangay in the municipality of Silago, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 652. This represented 4.97% of the total population of Silago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salvacion in the 2015 Census was 642 broken down into 177 households or an average of 3.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | 88 | 5.70 | |
| 515 | 105 | 4.90 | |
| 610 | 105 | 5.81 | |
| 608 | 136 | 4.47 | |
| 623 | 148 | 4.21 | |
| 642 | 177 | 3.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salvacion is 5 to 9, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 8.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 11.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 7.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 5.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 5.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.02% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.18% |
| Total | 642 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salvacion grew from 502 in 1990 to 652 in 2020, an increase of 150 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.33%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 642 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 502 | – | |
| 515 | 0.48% | |
| 610 | 3.70% | |
| 608 | -0.05% | |
| 623 | 0.89% | |
| 642 | 0.57% | |
| 652 | 0.33% |
Location
Salvacion is situated at approximately 10.5688, 125.1858, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salvacion 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.