Aragan, Municipality of Cabugao, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cabugao |
| Postal code | 2732 |
| Population (2020) | 934 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7815, 120.4969 (17° 47' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.4 meters (168.6 feet) |
Aragan is a barangay in the municipality of Cabugao, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 934. This represented 2.40% of the total population of Cabugao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aragan in the 2015 Census was 804 broken down into 182 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 684 | 118 | 5.80 | |
| 682 | 138 | 4.94 | |
| 725 | 131 | 5.53 | |
| 724 | 147 | 4.93 | |
| 787 | 166 | 4.74 | |
| 804 | 182 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aragan is 10 to 14, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 9.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 83 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 9.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 8.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.37% |
| Total | 804 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aragan grew from 684 in 1990 to 934 in 2020, an increase of 250 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.20%, or an increase of 130 people, from the previous population of 804 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 684 | – | |
| 682 | -0.05% | |
| 725 | 1.32% | |
| 724 | -0.02% | |
| 787 | 3.08% | |
| 804 | 0.41% | |
| 934 | 3.20% |
Location
Aragan is situated at approximately 17.7815, 120.4969, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.4 meters or 168.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aragan 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.