Ora, Municipality of Bantay, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Bantay |
| Postal code | 2727 |
| Population (2020) | 2,285 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5946, 120.4151 (17° 36' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.9 meters (81.7 feet) |
Ora is a barangay in the municipality of Bantay, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,285. This represented 6.16% of the total population of Bantay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ora in the 2015 Census was 2,135 broken down into 480 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,499 | 265 | 5.66 | |
| 1,466 | 279 | 5.25 | |
| 1,718 | 309 | 5.56 | |
| 2,028 | 387 | 5.24 | |
| 2,103 | 433 | 4.86 | |
| 2,135 | 480 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ora is 10 to 14, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 156 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 207 | 9.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 225 | 10.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 214 | 10.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 224 | 10.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 172 | 8.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 143 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 163 | 7.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 122 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 102 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.03% |
| Total | 2,135 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ora grew from 1,499 in 1990 to 2,285 in 2020, an increase of 786 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.44%, or an increase of 150 people, from the previous population of 2,135 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,499 | – | |
| 1,466 | -0.42% | |
| 1,718 | 3.46% | |
| 2,028 | 2.31% | |
| 2,103 | 1.33% | |
| 2,135 | 0.29% | |
| 2,285 | 1.44% |
Location
Ora is situated at approximately 17.5946, 120.4151, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.9 meters or 81.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ora 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.