Ambacon, Municipality of Las Nieves, Province of Agusan del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Norte |
| Municipality | Las Nieves |
| Postal code | 8610 |
| Population (2020) | 1,386 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.7113, 125.6289 (8° 43' North, 125° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.0 feet) |
Ambacon is a barangay in the municipality of Las Nieves, in the province of Agusan del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,386. This represented 4.58% of the total population of Las Nieves.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ambacon in the 2015 Census was 1,394 broken down into 297 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 696 | 107 | 6.50 | |
| 942 | 152 | 6.20 | |
| 765 | 129 | 5.93 | |
| 1,115 | 204 | 5.47 | |
| 1,144 | 219 | 5.22 | |
| 1,394 | 297 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ambacon is 5 to 9, with 174 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 149 | 10.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 12.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 2.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.29% |
| Total | 1,395 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ambacon grew from 696 in 1990 to 1,386 in 2020, an increase of 690 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.14%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 1,395 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 696 | – | |
| 942 | 5.83% | |
| 765 | -4.36% | |
| 1,115 | 5.33% | |
| 1,144 | 0.94% | |
| 1,395 | 3.85% | |
| 1,386 | -0.14% |
Location
Ambacon is situated at approximately 8.7113, 125.6289, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ambacon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Langag, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
- Poblacion, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
- Eduardo G. Montilla, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte
- Pinana-an, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte
- Malicato, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte
- Rosario, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte
- San Isidro, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte
- Mat-i, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte
- New Gingoog, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.