Obligacion, Municipality of Baler, Province of Aurora
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Municipality | Baler |
| Postal code | 3200 |
| Population (2020) | 1,392 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7748, 121.5234 (15° 46' North, 121° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) |
Obligacion is a barangay in the municipality of Baler, in the province of Aurora. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,392. This represented 3.18% of the total population of Baler.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Obligacion in the 2015 Census was 1,215 broken down into 267 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 921 | 155 | 5.94 | |
| 858 | 168 | 5.11 | |
| 856 | 157 | 5.45 | |
| 1,041 | 217 | 4.80 | |
| 1,135 | 243 | 4.67 | |
| 1,215 | 267 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Obligacion is 5 to 9, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 9.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 139 | 11.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 101 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 7.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.49% |
| Total | 1,215 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Obligacion grew from 921 in 1990 to 1,392 in 2020, an increase of 471 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.90%, or an increase of 177 people, from the previous population of 1,215 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 921 | – | |
| 858 | -1.32% | |
| 856 | -0.05% | |
| 1,041 | 2.74% | |
| 1,135 | 3.20% | |
| 1,215 | 1.31% | |
| 1,392 | 2.90% |
Location
Obligacion is situated at approximately 15.7748, 121.5234, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Obligacion shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.