Flora, Province of Apayao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Apayao |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 3810 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 413.38 km2 (159.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,944 |
| Density (2020) | 43 / km2 (112 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 13' North, 121° 25' East (18.2149, 121.4189) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.1 meters (230.0 feet) |
Flora is a municipality in the landlocked province of Apayao.
The municipality has a land area of 413.38 square kilometers or 159.61 square miles which constitutes 9.18% of Apayao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,944. This represented 14.43% of the total population of Apayao province, or 1.00% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 43 inhabitants per square kilometer or 112 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Flora has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allig | 9.25% | 1,659 | 1,635 | 1.47% | 0.31% |
| Anninipan | 5.76% | 1,033 | 1,047 | -1.34% | -0.28% |
| Atok | 3.74% | 672 | 642 | 4.67% | 0.97% |
| Bagutong | 8.04% | 1,442 | 1,365 | 5.64% | 1.16% |
| Balasi | 1.60% | 287 | 243 | 18.11% | 3.56% |
| Balluyan | 7.75% | 1,390 | 1,429 | -2.73% | -0.58% |
| Malayugan | 6.99% | 1,255 | 1,294 | -3.01% | -0.64% |
| Mallig | 3.94% | 707 | 564 | 25.35% | 4.87% |
| Malubibit Norte | 5.96% | 1,069 | 1,008 | 6.05% | 1.24% |
| Malubibit Sur | 3.09% | 554 | 588 | -5.78% | -1.25% |
| Poblacion East | 14.78% | 2,652 | 2,717 | -2.39% | -0.51% |
| Poblacion West | 11.86% | 2,129 | 1,990 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| San Jose | 4.09% | 734 | 714 | 2.80% | 0.58% |
| Santa Maria | 5.78% | 1,037 | 998 | 3.91% | 0.81% |
| Tamalunog | 5.66% | 1,015 | 921 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| Upper Atok | 1.72% | 309 | 236 | 30.93% | 5.84% |
| Flora Total | 17,944 | 17,391 | 3.18% | 0.66% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Flora for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,064,080.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,193,928.74 | – |
| 2010 | 55,753,887.61 | 6.82% |
| 2011 | 60,890,104.45 | 9.21% |
| 2012 | 59,259,748.10 | -2.68% |
| 2013 | 67,147,229.60 | 13.31% |
| 2014 | 75,750,161.09 | 12.81% |
| 2015 | 87,274,182.82 | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 95,064,080.94 | 8.93% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Flora in the 2015 Census was 17,303 broken down into 4,056 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,759 | 2,054 | 5.24 | |
| 12,301 | 2,437 | 5.05 | |
| 14,850 | 2,985 | 4.97 | |
| 16,016 | 3,379 | 4.74 | |
| 16,725 | 3,727 | 4.49 | |
| 17,303 | 4,056 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Flora is 5 to 9, with 1,967 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 157 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 352 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,517 | 8.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,967 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,838 | 10.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,554 | 8.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,465 | 8.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,289 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,262 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,236 | 7.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,055 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 899 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 834 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 675 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 531 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 387 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 203 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 157 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 170 | 0.98% |
| Total | 17,391 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Flora grew from 6,510 in 1970 to 17,944 in 2020, an increase of 11,434 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.66%, or an increase of 553 people, from the previous population of 17,391 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,510 | – | |
| 9,380 | 7.60% | |
| 12,295 | 5.56% | |
| 10,810 | -1.28% | |
| 12,310 | 2.46% | |
| 14,860 | 4.12% | |
| 16,016 | 1.04% | |
| 16,743 | 1.63% | |
| 17,391 | 0.73% | |
| 17,944 | 0.66% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Flora for the year 2019 was 11,074, broken down into 5,654 males and 5,420 females.
Location
The municipal center of Flora is situated at approximately 18° 13' North, 121° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.1 meters or 230.0 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 Flora are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Ilagan, Isabela, and Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Pudtol, Apayao, Santa Marcela, Apayao, Luna, Apayao, Allacapan, Cagayan, Ballesteros, Cagayan, and Abulug, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 403.81 kilometers (250.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pudtol, Apayao, 5.48 kilometers (3.40 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Santa Marcela, Apayao, 8.17 kilometers (5.08 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Luna, Apayao, 14.62 kilometers (9.08 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Allacapan, Cagayan, 14.39 kilometers (8.94 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Ballesteros, Cagayan, 23.87 kilometers (14.83 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Abulug, Cagayan, 25.64 kilometers (15.93 miles) to the North (N9°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 74.50 kilometers (46.29 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 82.31 kilometers (51.15 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 87.33 kilometers (54.27 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 92.16 kilometers (57.27 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 128.57 kilometers (79.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 130.43 kilometers (81.05 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
Distance from Manila: 403.81 kilometers (250.91 miles) to the South (S7°W)
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.