Abachanan, Municipality of Sierra Bullones, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Sierra Bullones |
| Postal code | 6320 |
| Population (2020) | 2,065 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.7846, 124.3271 (9° 47' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 298.3 meters (978.7 feet) |
Abachanan is a barangay in the municipality of Sierra Bullones, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,065. This represented 7.91% of the total population of Sierra Bullones.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abachanan in the 2015 Census was 2,018 broken down into 464 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,997 | 369 | 5.41 | |
| 1,819 | 406 | 4.48 | |
| 2,039 | 413 | 4.94 | |
| 2,090 | 431 | 4.85 | |
| 1,999 | 457 | 4.37 | |
| 2,018 | 464 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abachanan is 10 to 14, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 161 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 8.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 208 | 10.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 166 | 8.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 126 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 120 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 5.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 93 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 65 | 3.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 1.93% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 2.03% |
| Total | 2,018 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abachanan grew from 1,997 in 1990 to 2,065 in 2020, an increase of 68 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.49%, or an increase of 47 people, from the previous population of 2,018 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,997 | – | |
| 1,819 | -1.73% | |
| 2,043 | 2.52% | |
| 2,090 | 0.31% | |
| 1,999 | -1.61% | |
| 2,018 | 0.18% | |
| 2,065 | 0.49% |
Location
Abachanan is situated at approximately 9.7846, 124.3271, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 298.3 meters or 978.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abachanan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Taytay, Duero, Bohol
- Ilaud, Pilar, Bohol
- Anibongan, Sierra Bullones, Bohol
- Pamacsalan, Pilar, Bohol
- Santa Cruz, Sierra Bullones, Bohol
- Villa Garcia, Sierra Bullones, Bohol
- Bagacay, Pilar, Bohol
- Lundag, Pilar, Bohol
- Canta-ub, Sierra Bullones, Bohol
- Dusita, Sierra Bullones, Bohol
- Magsaysay, Sierra Bullones, Bohol
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.