Talon, Municipality of Altavas, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Altavas |
| Postal code | 5616 |
| Population (2020) | 1,850 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.5216, 122.4525 (11° 31' North, 122° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.8 meters (65.0 feet) |
Talon is a barangay in the municipality of Altavas, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,850. This represented 7.22% of the total population of Altavas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Talon in the 2015 Census was 1,589 broken down into 372 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,216 | 223 | 5.45 | |
| 1,331 | 257 | 5.18 | |
| 1,337 | 252 | 5.31 | |
| 1,380 | 295 | 4.68 | |
| 1,587 | 323 | 4.91 | |
| 1,589 | 372 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Talon is 5 to 9, with 163 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 139 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 10.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 7.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 155 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 138 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 144 | 9.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 102 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 4.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 6.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 5.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.51% |
| Total | 1,589 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Talon grew from 1,216 in 1990 to 1,850 in 2020, an increase of 634 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.25%, or an increase of 261 people, from the previous population of 1,589 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,216 | – | |
| 1,331 | 1.71% | |
| 1,337 | 0.10% | |
| 1,380 | 0.44% | |
| 1,587 | 5.22% | |
| 1,589 | 0.02% | |
| 1,850 | 3.25% |
Location
Talon is situated at approximately 11.5216, 122.4525, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.8 meters or 65.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Talon 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.