Argao, Municipality of Malay, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Malay |
| Postal code | 5608 |
| Population (2020) | 1,291 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.9123, 121.9401 (11° 55' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Argao is a barangay in the municipality of Malay, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,291. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Malay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Argao in the 2015 Census was 1,199 broken down into 296 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 616 | 127 | 4.85 | |
| 719 | 137 | 5.25 | |
| 757 | 148 | 5.11 | |
| 863 | 180 | 4.79 | |
| 1,078 | 244 | 4.42 | |
| 1,199 | 296 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Argao is 5 to 9, with 153 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 8.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 12.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 7.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 7.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 10.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 9.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,213 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Argao grew from 616 in 1990 to 1,291 in 2020, an increase of 675 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 78 people, from the previous population of 1,213 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 616 | – | |
| 719 | 2.94% | |
| 757 | 1.11% | |
| 863 | 1.82% | |
| 1,078 | 8.43% | |
| 1,213 | 2.27% | |
| 1,291 | 1.32% |
Location
Argao is situated at approximately 11.9123, 121.9401, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Argao 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.