Barangay 78, City of Tacloban
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| City | Tacloban |
| Postal code | 6500 |
| Population (2020) | 2,219 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2016, 125.0054 (11° 12' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Barangay 78, formerly Marasbaras, is a barangay in the city of Tacloban. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,219. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Tacloban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 78 in the 2015 Census was 2,269 broken down into 518 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,247 | 220 | 5.67 | |
| 1,219 | 228 | 5.35 | |
| 1,336 | 269 | 4.97 | |
| 1,923 | 415 | 4.63 | |
| 1,788 | 392 | 4.56 | |
| 2,269 | 518 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 78 is 15 to 19, with 237 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 6.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 216 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 227 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 237 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 222 | 9.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 181 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 176 | 7.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 153 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 149 | 6.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 142 | 6.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 125 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.88% |
| Total | 2,269 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 78 grew from 1,247 in 1990 to 2,219 in 2020, an increase of 972 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.47%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 2,269 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,247 | – | |
| 1,219 | -0.42% | |
| 1,336 | 1.98% | |
| 1,923 | 5.15% | |
| 1,788 | -2.61% | |
| 2,269 | 4.64% | |
| 2,219 | -0.47% |
Location
Barangay 78 is situated at approximately 11.2016, 125.0054, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 78 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.