Mapgap, 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 | 10.2833, 124.9517 (10° 17' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 258.9 meters (849.4 feet) |
Mapgap 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 Mapgap in the 2015 Census was 432 broken down into 86 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 276 | 51 | 5.41 | |
| 378 | 61 | 6.20 | |
| 461 | 77 | 5.99 | |
| 430 | 86 | 5.00 | |
| 432 | 86 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapgap is 10 to 14, with 58 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 | 0.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 7.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 13.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 12.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 3.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 4.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 7.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.08% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.08% |
| Total | 432 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapgap grew from 276 in 1995 to 425 in 2020, an increase of 149 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.34%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 432 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 276 | – | |
| 378 | 6.98% | |
| 461 | 2.78% | |
| 430 | -2.50% | |
| 432 | 0.09% | |
| 425 | -0.34% |
Location
Mapgap is situated at approximately 10.2833, 124.9517, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 258.9 meters or 849.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapgap 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.