Biasong, 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) | 261 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2990, 124.9374 (10° 18' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 230.5 meters (756.2 feet) |
Biasong is a barangay in the municipality of Tomas Oppus, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 261. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Tomas Oppus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Biasong in the 2015 Census was 216 broken down into 52 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 44 | 5.55 | |
| 203 | 42 | 4.83 | |
| 223 | 43 | 5.19 | |
| 245 | 56 | 4.38 | |
| 208 | 55 | 3.78 | |
| 216 | 52 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biasong is 15 to 19, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 6.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 23 | 10.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 21 | 9.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 11.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 10.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 3.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 3.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 8.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 3.70% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.85% |
| Total | 216 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biasong grew from 244 in 1990 to 261 in 2020, an increase of 17 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.06%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 216 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | – | |
| 203 | -3.39% | |
| 223 | 2.04% | |
| 245 | 1.31% | |
| 208 | -5.79% | |
| 216 | 0.72% | |
| 261 | 4.06% |
Location
Biasong is situated at approximately 10.2990, 124.9374, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 230.5 meters or 756.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Biasong 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.