Fortuna, Municipality of Socorro, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Socorro |
| Postal code | 5207 |
| Population (2020) | 2,838 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.0272, 121.3389 (13° 2' North, 121° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 120.5 meters (395.3 feet) |
Fortuna is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,838. This represented 6.82% of the total population of Socorro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Fortuna in the 2015 Census was 2,918 broken down into 646 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,225 | 421 | 5.29 | |
| 1,971 | 408 | 4.83 | |
| 2,798 | 577 | 4.85 | |
| 2,987 | 618 | 4.83 | |
| 2,876 | 623 | 4.62 | |
| 2,918 | 646 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Fortuna is 5 to 9, with 377 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 80 | 2.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 336 | 11.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 377 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 358 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 338 | 11.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 247 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 195 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 182 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 197 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 151 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 3.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.41% |
| Total | 2,918 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Fortuna grew from 2,225 in 1990 to 2,838 in 2020, an increase of 613 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 80 people, from the previous population of 2,918 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,225 | – | |
| 1,971 | -2.25% | |
| 2,798 | 7.80% | |
| 2,987 | 0.91% | |
| 2,876 | -1.37% | |
| 2,918 | 0.28% | |
| 2,838 | -0.58% |
Location
Fortuna is situated at approximately 13.0272, 121.3389, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 120.5 meters or 395.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Fortuna shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Agustin, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
- Concepcion, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
- Bayuin, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Calubayan, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Happy Valley, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Bugtong na Tuog, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Malugay, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Sabang, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.