Aplaya, Municipality of Dingalan, Province of Aurora
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Municipality | Dingalan |
| Postal code | 3207 |
| Population (2020) | 2,148 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3804, 121.3939 (15° 23' North, 121° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Aplaya is a barangay in the municipality of Dingalan, in the province of Aurora. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,148. This represented 7.71% of the total population of Dingalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aplaya in the 2015 Census was 1,802 broken down into 399 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 157 | 5.41 | |
| 1,014 | 190 | 5.34 | |
| 1,155 | 235 | 4.91 | |
| 1,483 | 313 | 4.74 | |
| 1,619 | 351 | 4.61 | |
| 1,802 | 399 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aplaya is 10 to 14, with 216 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 181 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 203 | 11.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 216 | 11.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 10.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 119 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 110 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 7.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,802 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aplaya grew from 850 in 1990 to 2,148 in 2020, an increase of 1,298 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.77%, or an increase of 346 people, from the previous population of 1,802 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | – | |
| 1,014 | 3.36% | |
| 1,155 | 2.83% | |
| 1,493 | 3.60% | |
| 1,619 | 2.99% | |
| 1,802 | 2.06% | |
| 2,148 | 3.77% |
Location
Aplaya is situated at approximately 15.3804, 121.3939, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aplaya 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.