Alabug, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Tuao |
| Postal code | 3528 |
| Population (2020) | 3,587 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7311, 121.4751 (17° 44' North, 121° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.2 meters (118.8 feet) |
Alabug is a barangay in the municipality of Tuao, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,587. This represented 5.61% of the total population of Tuao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alabug in the 2015 Census was 3,229 broken down into 732 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,453 | 495 | 4.96 | |
| 2,861 | 545 | 5.25 | |
| 2,830 | 564 | 5.02 | |
| 3,199 | 675 | 4.74 | |
| 3,117 | 704 | 4.43 | |
| 3,229 | 732 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alabug is 20 to 24, with 347 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 39 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 6.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 296 | 9.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 271 | 8.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 328 | 10.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 347 | 10.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 269 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 235 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 185 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 172 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 192 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 170 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 148 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 125 | 3.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 89 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 44 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.21% |
| Total | 3,229 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alabug grew from 2,453 in 1990 to 3,587 in 2020, an increase of 1,134 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.24%, or an increase of 358 people, from the previous population of 3,229 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,453 | – | |
| 2,861 | 2.92% | |
| 2,830 | -0.23% | |
| 3,199 | 1.70% | |
| 3,117 | -0.94% | |
| 3,229 | 0.67% | |
| 3,587 | 2.24% |
Location
Alabug is situated at approximately 17.7311, 121.4751, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.2 meters or 118.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alabug 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.