Torralba, Municipality of Banga, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Banga |
| Postal code | 5601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,740 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.5562, 122.3175 (11° 33' North, 122° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.8 meters (124.0 feet) |
Torralba is a barangay in the municipality of Banga, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,740. This represented 4.32% of the total population of Banga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Torralba in the 2015 Census was 1,889 broken down into 443 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,433 | 283 | 5.06 | |
| 1,348 | 298 | 4.52 | |
| 1,474 | 328 | 4.49 | |
| 1,601 | 342 | 4.68 | |
| 1,550 | 338 | 4.59 | |
| 1,889 | 443 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Torralba is 20 to 24, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 6.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 10.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 182 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 193 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 197 | 10.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 108 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 103 | 5.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 3.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 2.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 2.65% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.64% |
| Total | 1,890 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Torralba grew from 1,437 in 1990 to 1,740 in 2020, an increase of 303 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.73%, or a decrease of 150 people, from the previous population of 1,890 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,437 | – | |
| 1,348 | -1.19% | |
| 1,474 | 1.93% | |
| 1,601 | 1.15% | |
| 1,550 | -1.17% | |
| 1,890 | 3.85% | |
| 1,740 | -1.73% |
Location
Torralba is situated at approximately 11.5562, 122.3175, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.8 meters or 124.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Torralba 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.