Alegre
Municipality of Dulag
Province of Leyte
Alegre is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 958. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Dulag.
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Dulag |
| Postal code | 6505 |
| Population (2020) | 958 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9301, 125.0040 (10° 56′ North, 125° 0′ East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level |
Historical Population
Households
The household population of Alegre in the 2015 Census was 1,068 broken down into 254 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
Trends in household population and size:
Demographics
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 698 | 153 | 4.56 | |
| 861 | 184 | 4.68 | |
| 899 | 184 | 4.89 | |
| 971 | 195 | 4.98 | |
| 1,031 | 220 | 4.69 | |
| 1,068 | 254 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alegre is 10 to 14, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
Combining age groups together, those aged 14 and below, consisting of the young dependent population which include infants/babies, children and young adolescents/teenagers, make up an aggregate of 35.49% (379). Those aged 15 up to 64, roughly, the economically active population and actual or potential members of the work force, constitute a total of 58.43% (624). Finally, old dependent population consisting of the senior citizens, those aged 65 and over, total 6.09% (65) in all.
The computed Age Dependency Ratios mean that among the population of Alegre, there are 61 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age population; there are 10 aged/senior citizens to every 100 of the working population; and overall, there are 71 dependents (young and old-age) to every 100 of the working population.
The median age of 22 indicates that half of the entire population of Alegre are aged less than 22 and the other half are over the age of 22.
Historical population
The population of Alegre grew from 698 in 1990 to 958 in 2020, an increase of 260 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.26%, or a decrease of 110 people, from the previous population of 1,068 in 2015.
Location
Alegre is situated at approximately 10.9301, 125.0040, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
References
1. Alegre, Dulag, Leyte Profile – PhilAtlas. (1990, May). Philatlas.com. https://www.philatlas.com/visayas/r08/leyte/dulag/alegre.html
2. Tripadvisor. (2023). Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g17521751-d19261405-Reviews-Playa_Alegre_Beach_Resort_Restaurant-Tanauan_Leyte_Province_Leyte_Island_Visay.html
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Location within the Philippines |
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 11.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 134 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 11.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,068 | 100.00% |
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