Alcoba, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 5319 |
| Population (2020) | 685 |
| Coordinates | 11.0113, 120.8221 (11° 1' North, 120° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Alcoba is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 685. This represented 5.44% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alcoba in the 2015 Census was 596 broken down into 123 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 59 | 5.59 | |
| 345 | 73 | 4.73 | |
| 408 | 69 | 5.91 | |
| 527 | 89 | 5.92 | |
| 594 | 102 | 5.82 | |
| 596 | 123 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alcoba is 10 to 14, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 3.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 9.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 11.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 12.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.17% |
| Total | 596 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alcoba grew from 330 in 1990 to 685 in 2020, an increase of 355 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.97%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 596 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 330 | – | |
| 345 | 0.84% | |
| 408 | 3.66% | |
| 527 | 3.59% | |
| 594 | 4.45% | |
| 596 | 0.06% | |
| 685 | 2.97% |
Location
Alcoba is situated at approximately 11.0113, 120.8221. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alcoba does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.