Javier, Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Sogod |
| Postal code | 6606 |
| Population (2020) | 802 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3836, 125.0182 (10° 23' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Javier is a barangay in the municipality of Sogod, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 802. This represented 1.69% of the total population of Sogod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Javier in the 2015 Census was 762 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 627 | 120 | 5.23 | |
| 590 | 111 | 5.32 | |
| 675 | 133 | 5.08 | |
| 721 | 141 | 5.11 | |
| 721 | 154 | 4.68 | |
| 762 | 167 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Javier is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 9 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 10.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 7.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.97% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.57% |
| Total | 762 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Javier grew from 627 in 1990 to 802 in 2020, an increase of 175 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 40 people, from the previous population of 762 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 627 | – | |
| 590 | -1.13% | |
| 675 | 2.93% | |
| 721 | 0.91% | |
| 721 | 0.00% | |
| 762 | 1.06% | |
| 802 | 1.08% |
Location
Javier is situated at approximately 10.3836, 125.0182, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Javier 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.