Abaya, Municipality of Galimuyod, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Galimuyod |
| Postal code | 2709 |
| Population (2020) | 281 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1893, 120.5313 (17° 11' North, 120° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 110.0 meters (360.9 feet) |
Abaya is a barangay in the municipality of Galimuyod, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 281. This represented 2.74% of the total population of Galimuyod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abaya in the 2015 Census was 311 broken down into 58 households or an average of 5.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 39 | 6.21 | |
| 234 | 46 | 5.09 | |
| 287 | 49 | 5.86 | |
| 298 | 52 | 5.73 | |
| 313 | 54 | 5.80 | |
| 311 | 58 | 5.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abaya is 15 to 19, with 41 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 6.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 9.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 18 | 5.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 13.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 8.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 9.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 4.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 5.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.32% |
| Total | 311 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abaya grew from 242 in 1990 to 281 in 2020, an increase of 39 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.11%, or a decrease of 30 people, from the previous population of 311 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | – | |
| 234 | -0.63% | |
| 287 | 4.47% | |
| 298 | 0.52% | |
| 313 | 1.80% | |
| 311 | -0.12% | |
| 281 | -2.11% |
Location
Abaya is situated at approximately 17.1893, 120.5313, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 110.0 meters or 360.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abaya 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.