Abaroan, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Roxas |
| Postal code | 5308 |
| Population (2020) | 3,840 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 10.3411, 119.2531 (10° 20' North, 119° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.1 meters (82.3 feet) |
Abaroan is a barangay in the municipality of Roxas, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,840. This represented 5.52% of the total population of Roxas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abaroan in the 2015 Census was 3,808 broken down into 848 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,491 | 445 | 5.60 | |
| 3,062 | 552 | 5.55 | |
| 3,136 | 602 | 5.21 | |
| 2,804 | 633 | 4.43 | |
| 3,817 | 740 | 5.16 | |
| 3,808 | 848 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abaroan is 10 to 14, with 478 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 30 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 82 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 352 | 9.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 461 | 12.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 478 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 434 | 11.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 349 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 286 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 253 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 201 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 177 | 4.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 185 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 172 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 126 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 67 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 0.89% |
| Total | 3,824 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abaroan grew from 2,504 in 1990 to 3,840 in 2020, an increase of 1,336 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.09%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 3,824 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,504 | – | |
| 3,064 | 3.85% | |
| 3,136 | 0.50% | |
| 2,804 | -1.53% | |
| 3,817 | 11.88% | |
| 3,824 | 0.03% | |
| 3,840 | 0.09% |
Location
Abaroan is situated at approximately 10.3411, 119.2531, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.1 meters or 82.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abaroan 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.