Barangay 72, City of Tacloban
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| City | Tacloban |
| Postal code | 6500 |
| Population (2020) | 621 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2475, 124.9827 (11° 15' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Barangay 72 is a barangay in the city of Tacloban. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 621. This represented 0.25% of the total population of Tacloban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 72 in the 2015 Census was 670 broken down into 125 households or an average of 5.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 689 | 123 | 5.60 | |
| 775 | 149 | 5.20 | |
| 715 | 125 | 5.72 | |
| 802 | 139 | 5.77 | |
| 653 | 128 | 5.10 | |
| 670 | 125 | 5.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Barangay 72 are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 5.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 7.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 7.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 11.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 11.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 8.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 7.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 2.54% |
| Total | 670 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 72 fell from 689 in 1990 to 621 in 2020, a decrease of 68 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.59%, or a decrease of 49 people, from the previous population of 670 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 689 | – | |
| 779 | 2.33% | |
| 739 | -1.12% | |
| 802 | 1.13% | |
| 653 | -7.21% | |
| 670 | 0.49% | |
| 621 | -1.59% |
Location
Barangay 72 is situated at approximately 11.2475, 124.9827, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 72 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.