Alegria Sur, Municipality of Loay, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loay |
| Postal code | 6303 |
| Population (2020) | 1,190 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6045, 123.9807 (9° 36' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.0 meters (55.8 feet) |
Alegria Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Loay, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,190. This represented 6.66% of the total population of Loay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alegria Sur in the 2015 Census was 997 broken down into 225 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 638 | 109 | 5.85 | |
| 630 | 119 | 5.29 | |
| 699 | 133 | 5.26 | |
| 932 | 189 | 4.93 | |
| 961 | 203 | 4.73 | |
| 997 | 225 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alegria Sur is 10 to 14, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 7.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 11.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 6.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 8.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 4.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 7.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 6.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.81% |
| Total | 997 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alegria Sur grew from 638 in 1990 to 1,190 in 2020, an increase of 552 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.79%, or an increase of 193 people, from the previous population of 997 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 638 | – | |
| 630 | -0.24% | |
| 699 | 2.25% | |
| 932 | 4.05% | |
| 961 | 1.12% | |
| 997 | 0.70% | |
| 1,190 | 3.79% |
Location
Alegria Sur is situated at approximately 9.6045, 123.9807, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.0 meters or 55.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alegria Sur 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.