Anahawan, Municipality of Tomas Oppus, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Tomas Oppus |
| Postal code | 6605 |
| Population (2020) | 425 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2980, 124.9661 (10° 18' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 190.6 meters (625.3 feet) |
Anahawan is a barangay in the municipality of Tomas Oppus, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 425. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Tomas Oppus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Anahawan in the 2015 Census was 436 broken down into 101 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 749 | 141 | 5.31 | |
| 483 | 101 | 4.78 | |
| 411 | 86 | 4.78 | |
| 391 | 80 | 4.89 | |
| 399 | 79 | 5.05 | |
| 436 | 101 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Anahawan is 5 to 9, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 8.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 12.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 7.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 10.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 5.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.61% |
| Total | 436 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Anahawan fell from 749 in 1990 to 425 in 2020, a decrease of 324 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.54%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 436 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 749 | – | |
| 483 | -7.89% | |
| 411 | -3.40% | |
| 391 | -0.69% | |
| 399 | 0.74% | |
| 436 | 1.70% | |
| 425 | -0.54% |
Location
Anahawan is situated at approximately 10.2980, 124.9661, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 190.6 meters or 625.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Anahawan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Antonio, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
- Bogo (Poblacion), Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
- Banday (Poblacion), Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
- San Agustin, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
- Iniguihan Poblacion (Salvacion), Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
- Cambite (Poblacion), Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
- Cabascan, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
- Cawayan, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
- Mapgap, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.