Dolores, Province of Abra
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 2801 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 47.45 km2 (18.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,512 |
| Density (2020) | 243 / km2 (628 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 39' North, 120° 43' East (17.6490, 120.7103) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 77.3 meters (253.4 feet) |
Dolores is a municipality in the landlocked province of Abra.
The municipality has a land area of 47.45 square kilometers or 18.32 square miles which constitutes 1.13% of Abra's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,512. This represented 4.59% of the total population of Abra province, or 0.64% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 243 inhabitants per square kilometer or 628 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dolores has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayaan | 4.40% | 507 | 478 | 6.07% | 1.25% |
| Cabaroan | 4.53% | 522 | 478 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Calumbaya | 4.46% | 514 | 458 | 12.23% | 2.46% |
| Cardona | 4.99% | 574 | 553 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Isit | 7.35% | 846 | 757 | 11.76% | 2.37% |
| Kimmalaba | 7.44% | 856 | 894 | -4.25% | -0.91% |
| Libtec | 6.70% | 771 | 665 | 15.94% | 3.16% |
| Lub-lubba | 2.81% | 323 | 313 | 3.19% | 0.66% |
| Mudiit | 13.59% | 1,564 | 1,465 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Namit-ingan | 3.53% | 406 | 462 | -12.12% | -2.68% |
| Pacac | 3.99% | 459 | 642 | -28.50% | -6.82% |
| Poblacion | 18.29% | 2,105 | 2,185 | -3.66% | -0.78% |
| Salucag | 3.42% | 394 | 397 | -0.76% | -0.16% |
| Talogtog | 10.89% | 1,254 | 1,175 | 6.72% | 1.38% |
| Taping | 3.62% | 417 | 393 | 6.11% | 1.26% |
| Dolores Total | 11,512 | 11,315 | 1.74% | 0.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dolores for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱64,617,816.10.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,419,808.60 | – |
| 2010 | 32,835,625.49 | 4.51% |
| 2011 | 38,995,393.60 | 18.76% |
| 2012 | 37,356,861.20 | -4.20% |
| 2013 | 41,950,257.03 | 12.30% |
| 2014 | 41,120,024.18 | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 53,960,068.96 | 31.23% |
| 2016 | 64,617,816.10 | 19.75% |
End notes:
| ||
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dolores in the 2015 Census was 11,301 broken down into 2,548 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,574 | 1,594 | 5.38 | |
| 9,556 | 1,750 | 5.46 | |
| 9,946 | 2,106 | 4.72 | |
| 10,777 | 2,238 | 4.82 | |
| 11,484 | 2,418 | 4.75 | |
| 11,301 | 2,548 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dolores is 10 to 14, with 1,272 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 190 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 195 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 944 | 8.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,211 | 10.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,272 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,025 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 892 | 7.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 802 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 809 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 723 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 646 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 581 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 528 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 473 | 4.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 361 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 274 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 194 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 190 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 195 | 1.72% |
| Total | 11,315 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Dolores grew from 4,379 in 1903 to 11,512 in 2020, an increase of 7,133 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 197 people, from the previous population of 11,315 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,379 | – | |
| 7,061 | 3.06% | |
| 4,845 | -1.87% | |
| 4,065 | -1.78% | |
| 5,065 | 1.95% | |
| 6,751 | 2.85% | |
| 6,767 | 0.05% | |
| 7,615 | 2.39% | |
| 8,577 | 1.20% | |
| 9,560 | 2.05% | |
| 9,949 | 0.86% | |
| 10,787 | 1.12% | |
| 11,499 | 2.35% | |
| 11,315 | -0.31% | |
| 11,512 | 0.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dolores for the year 2019 was 8,365, broken down into 4,185 males and 4,180 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dolores is situated at approximately 17° 39' North, 120° 43' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 77.3 meters or 253.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Dolores are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan. The nearest municipalities are La Paz, Abra, San Juan, Abra, Lagangilang, Abra, Danglas, Abra, Tayum, Abra, and Lagayan, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 339.67 kilometers (211.06 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- La Paz, Abra, 4.02 kilometers (2.50 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- San Juan, Abra, 4.45 kilometers (2.76 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Lagangilang, Abra, 4.99 kilometers (3.10 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Danglas, Abra, 6.63 kilometers (4.12 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Tayum, Abra, 6.86 kilometers (4.26 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Lagayan, Abra, 7.95 kilometers (4.94 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 35.36 kilometers (21.97 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 47.71 kilometers (29.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 58.02 kilometers (36.05 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 61.93 kilometers (38.48 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 82.64 kilometers (51.35 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 108.58 kilometers (67.47 miles) to the East (S88°E)
Distance from Manila: 339.67 kilometers (211.06 miles) to the South (S5°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.