Arado
Municipality of Dulag
Province of Leyte
Arado is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 457. This represented 0.93% 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) | 457 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9567, 124.9700 (10° 57′ North, 124° 58′ East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.9 meters (81.7 feet) |
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arado in the 2015 Census was 351 broken down into 105 households or an average of 3.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 40 | 5.65 | |
| 216 | 45 | 4.80 | |
| 223 | 45 | 4.96 | |
| 319 | 73 | 4.37 | |
| 332 | 85 | 3.91 | |
| 351 | 105 | 3.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arado is 10 to 14, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
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 30.48% (107). Those aged 15 up to 64, roughly, the economically active population and actual or potential members of the work force, constitute a total of 63.53% (223). Finally, old dependent population consisting of the senior citizens, those aged 65 and over, total 5.98% (21) in all.
The computed Age Dependency Ratios mean that among the population of Arado, there are 48 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age population; there are 9 aged/senior citizens to every 100 of the working population; and overall, there are 57 dependents (young and old-age) to every 100 of the working population.
The median age of 25 indicates that half of the entire population of Arado are aged less than 25 and the other half are over the age of 25.
Historical population
The population of Arado grew from 226 in 1990 to 457 in 2020, an increase of 231 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.71%, or an increase of 106 people, from the previous population of 351 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | – | |
| 216 | -0.84% | |
| 223 | 0.69% | |
| 319 | 5.06% | |
| 332 | 1.46% | |
| 351 | 1.07% | |
| 457 | 5.71% |
Location
Arado is situated at approximately 10.9567, 124.9700, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.9 meters or 81.7 feet above mean sea level.
References
1. Arado, Dulag, Leyte Profile – PhilAtlas. (1990, May). Philatlas.com. https://www.philatlas.com/visayas/r08/leyte/dulag/arado.html
2. Facebook. (2023). Facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/p/SK-Rawis-Dulag-Leyte-100070742177510/?locale=mk_MK&_rdr
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Map of dulag with Barangay Arado highlighted |
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 9.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 8.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 7.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 5.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.28% |
| Total | 351 | 100.00% |
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