Barangay 59‑A, City of Tacloban
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| City | Tacloban |
| Postal code | 6500 |
| Population (2020) | 3,670 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2270, 124.9998 (11° 14' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.6 meters (18.4 feet) |
Barangay 59‑A is a barangay in the city of Tacloban. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,670. This represented 1.46% of the total population of Tacloban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 59-A in the 2015 Census was 3,374 broken down into 711 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,368 | 411 | 5.76 | |
| 3,056 | 563 | 5.43 | |
| 2,632 | 521 | 5.05 | |
| 3,209 | 620 | 5.18 | |
| 3,226 | 666 | 4.84 | |
| 3,374 | 711 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 59-A is 15 to 19, with 385 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 26 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 79 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 283 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 333 | 9.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 336 | 9.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 385 | 11.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 349 | 10.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 300 | 8.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 244 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 220 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 164 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 175 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 139 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 112 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 93 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.04% |
| Total | 3,378 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 59-A grew from 2,374 in 1990 to 3,670 in 2020, an increase of 1,296 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.76%, or an increase of 292 people, from the previous population of 3,378 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,374 | – | |
| 3,056 | 4.84% | |
| 2,632 | -3.15% | |
| 3,209 | 2.77% | |
| 3,226 | 0.19% | |
| 3,378 | 0.88% | |
| 3,670 | 1.76% |
Location
Barangay 59‑A is situated at approximately 11.2270, 124.9998, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.6 meters or 18.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 59‑A 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.