Happy Valley, 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) | 1,178 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.0923, 121.3255 (13° 6' North, 121° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 121.9 meters (399.9 feet) |
Happy Valley is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,178. This represented 2.83% of the total population of Socorro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Happy Valley in the 2015 Census was 1,165 broken down into 236 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 814 | 160 | 5.09 | |
| 855 | 160 | 5.34 | |
| 977 | 202 | 4.84 | |
| 847 | 164 | 5.16 | |
| 1,007 | 211 | 4.77 | |
| 1,165 | 236 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Happy Valley is 10 to 14, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 9.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 10.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 149 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 135 | 11.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 11.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 3.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.52% |
| Total | 1,165 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Happy Valley grew from 814 in 1990 to 1,178 in 2020, an increase of 364 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 1,165 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | – | |
| 855 | 0.92% | |
| 977 | 2.90% | |
| 847 | -1.95% | |
| 1,007 | 6.50% | |
| 1,165 | 2.81% | |
| 1,178 | 0.23% |
Location
Happy Valley is situated at approximately 13.0923, 121.3255, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 121.9 meters or 399.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Happy Valley shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Pasi II, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Batong Dalig, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Mabuhay I, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Subaan, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Mabuhay II, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Fortuna, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Calubayan, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Bugtong na Tuog, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Ma. Concepcion, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
- Monteverde, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.