Aluling, Municipality of Cervantes, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cervantes |
| Postal code | 2718 |
| Population (2020) | 1,409 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9766, 120.7626 (16° 59' North, 120° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 516.9 meters (1,695.8 feet) |
Aluling is a barangay in the municipality of Cervantes, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,409. This represented 7.24% of the total population of Cervantes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aluling in the 2015 Census was 1,286 broken down into 310 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 892 | 180 | 4.96 | |
| 1,003 | 173 | 5.80 | |
| 1,109 | 228 | 4.86 | |
| 1,149 | 264 | 4.35 | |
| 1,263 | 264 | 4.78 | |
| 1,286 | 310 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aluling is 10 to 14, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 10.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 10.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 4.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.48% |
| Total | 1,286 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aluling grew from 892 in 1990 to 1,409 in 2020, an increase of 517 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 123 people, from the previous population of 1,286 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 892 | – | |
| 1,003 | 2.22% | |
| 1,109 | 2.18% | |
| 1,149 | 0.49% | |
| 1,263 | 3.50% | |
| 1,286 | 0.34% | |
| 1,409 | 1.94% |
Location
Aluling is situated at approximately 16.9766, 120.7626, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 516.9 meters or 1,695.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aluling shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Comillas North, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
- Concepcion (Poblacion), Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
- Pilipil, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
- Bunga, Tadian, Mountain Province
- Kayan West, Tadian, Mountain Province
- Lubon, Tadian, Mountain Province
- Libang, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
- Patiacan, Quirino, Ilocos Sur
- Mabalite, Tadian, Mountain Province
- Remedios, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.