Batug
Municipality of Dulag
Province of Leyte
Batug is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 621. This represented 1.27% 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) | 621 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9434, 124.9712 (10° 57′ North, 124° 58′ East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.4 meters (70.2 feet) |
History
The history of Barangay Batug in Dulag, Leyte, is inseparable from the broader historical narrative of the municipality itself. Dulag, a town with roots predating Spanish colonization, served as an early and pivotal center of Spanish influence in Leyte. Consequently, Batug, as one of Dulag’s constituent barangays, has shared in the town’s historical experiences. This includes the profound impact of Spanish colonization and, more significantly, the events of World War II, particularly the Leyte landings. While specific detailed historical records focusing solely on Barangay Batug may be scarce, its history is woven into the tapestry of Dulag’s past. Thus, to understand Batug’s history, one must explore the historical accounts of Dulag, which reflect a town that has endured and played a significant role in the history of Leyte.
Demographics
The household population of Batug in the 2015 Census was 619 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 81 | 5.64 | |
| 432 | 75 | 5.76 | |
| 529 | 95 | 5.57 | |
| 496 | 94 | 5.28 | |
| 505 | 111 | 4.55 | |
| 619 | 149 | 4.15 |
Historical population
The population of Batug grew from 457 in 1990 to 621 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.07%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 619 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 457 | – | |
| 432 | -1.05% | |
| 529 | 4.44% | |
| 496 | -0.88% | |
| 505 | 0.66% | |
| 619 | 3.95% | |
| 621 | 0.07% |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batug is 5 to 9, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 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 37.96% (235). Those aged 15 up to 64, roughly, the economically active population and actual or potential members of the work force, constitute a total of 58.80% (364). Finally, old dependent population consisting of the senior citizens, those aged 65 and over, total 3.23% (20) in all.
The computed Age Dependency Ratios mean that among the population of Batug, there are 65 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age population; there are 5 aged/senior citizens to every 100 of the working population; and overall, there are 70 dependents (young and old-age) to every 100 of the working population.
The median age of 20 indicates that half of the entire population of Batug are aged less than 20 and the other half are over the age of 20.
Historical population
The population of Batug grew from 457 in 1990 to 621 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.07%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 619 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 457 | – | |
| 432 | -1.05% | |
| 529 | 4.44% | |
| 496 | -0.88% | |
| 505 | 0.66% | |
| 619 | 3.95% | |
| 621 | 0.07% |
Location
Batug is situated at approximately 10.9434, 124.9712, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.4 meters or 70.2 feet above mean sea level.
References
1. Bulod, Dulag, Leyte Profile – PhilAtlas. (1990, May). Philatlas.com. https://www.philatlas.com/visayas/r08/leyte/dulag/bulod.html
2. Facebook. (2022). Facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122158209476107732&set=pb.61553231982578.-2207520000&type=3
3. Google Maps. (2019). Google Maps. Google Maps. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brgy.Bulod/@10.0079291
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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| Under 1 | 24 | 3.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 11.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 11.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 4.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 3.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.65% |
| Total | 619 | 100.00% |
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