Aurora, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 3316 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 115.56 km2 (44.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,621 |
| Density (2020) | 317 / km2 (821 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 59' North, 121° 38' East (16.9906, 121.6392) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.0 meters (206.7 feet) |
Aurora is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 115.56 square kilometers or 44.62 square miles which constitutes 0.88% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,621. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.99% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 317 inhabitants per square kilometer or 821 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aurora has 33 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apiat | 1.62% | 594 | 568 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| Bagnos | 4.52% | 1,655 | 1,599 | 3.50% | 0.73% |
| Bagong Tanza | 7.12% | 2,607 | 2,622 | -0.57% | -0.12% |
| Ballesteros | 3.66% | 1,339 | 1,298 | 3.16% | 0.66% |
| Bannagao | 3.12% | 1,142 | 1,154 | -1.04% | -0.22% |
| Bannawag | 1.07% | 391 | 337 | 16.02% | 3.18% |
| Bolinao | 3.73% | 1,367 | 1,369 | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| Caipilan | 1.94% | 712 | 743 | -4.17% | -0.89% |
| Camarunggayan | 2.27% | 831 | 805 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Dalig-Kalinga | 3.47% | 1,270 | 1,071 | 18.58% | 3.65% |
| Diamantina | 2.94% | 1,076 | 976 | 10.25% | 2.07% |
| Divisoria | 1.56% | 571 | 556 | 2.70% | 0.56% |
| Esperanza East | 3.07% | 1,123 | 1,205 | -6.80% | -1.47% |
| Esperanza West | 2.48% | 910 | 952 | -4.41% | -0.95% |
| Kalabaza | 6.25% | 2,289 | 1,867 | 22.60% | 4.38% |
| Macatal | 2.95% | 1,079 | 907 | 18.96% | 3.72% |
| Malasin | 4.86% | 1,778 | 1,698 | 4.71% | 0.97% |
| Nampicuan | 2.38% | 870 | 859 | 1.28% | 0.27% |
| Panecien | 1.10% | 402 | 402 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rizaluna | 2.64% | 966 | 880 | 9.77% | 1.98% |
| San Andres | 1.74% | 639 | 579 | 10.36% | 2.10% |
| San Jose | 1.21% | 443 | 484 | -8.47% | -1.85% |
| San Juan | 4.51% | 1,651 | 1,718 | -3.90% | -0.83% |
| San Pedro-San Pablo | 7.38% | 2,702 | 2,535 | 6.59% | 1.35% |
| San Rafael | 1.57% | 575 | 572 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| San Ramon | 3.03% | 1,111 | 1,045 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| Santa Rita | 5.92% | 2,168 | 2,050 | 5.76% | 1.18% |
| Santa Rosa | 2.60% | 953 | 966 | -1.35% | -0.28% |
| Saranay | 1.56% | 573 | 535 | 7.10% | 1.45% |
| Sili | 2.39% | 874 | 814 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Victoria | 1.50% | 551 | 565 | -2.48% | -0.53% |
| Villa Fugu | 2.88% | 1,053 | 1,006 | 4.67% | 0.97% |
| Villa Nuesa | 0.97% | 356 | 280 | 27.14% | 5.18% |
| Aurora Total | 36,621 | 35,017 | 4.58% | 0.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aurora for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱98,855,075.76.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 58,102,323.88 | – |
| 2010 | 211,889,786.40 | 264.68% |
| 2011 | 71,372,250.82 | -66.32% |
| 2012 | 89,329,929.55 | 25.16% |
| 2013 | 71,293,595.83 | -20.19% |
| 2014 | 79,705,576.36 | 11.80% |
| 2015 | 130,507,847.00 | 63.74% |
| 2016 | 98,855,075.76 | -24.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aurora in the 2015 Census was 34,914 broken down into 8,476 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,856 | 4,794 | 5.18 | |
| 26,183 | 5,430 | 4.82 | |
| 28,830 | 5,896 | 4.89 | |
| 31,547 | 7,224 | 4.37 | |
| 32,990 | 7,726 | 4.27 | |
| 34,914 | 8,476 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aurora is 5 to 9, with 3,416 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 315 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 646 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,702 | 7.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,416 | 9.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,164 | 9.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,923 | 8.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,986 | 8.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,864 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,549 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,682 | 7.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,357 | 6.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,164 | 6.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,932 | 5.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,550 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,104 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 787 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 521 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 355 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 315 | 0.90% |
| Total | 35,017 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aurora grew from 3,185 in 1939 to 36,621 in 2020, an increase of 33,436 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 1,604 people, from the previous population of 35,017 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,797 | 9.62% | |
| 13,797 | 5.15% | |
| 16,035 | 1.48% | |
| 18,337 | 2.73% | |
| 20,322 | 2.08% | |
| 24,903 | 2.05% | |
| 26,385 | 1.09% | |
| 28,836 | 1.92% | |
| 31,547 | 1.25% | |
| 33,045 | 1.70% | |
| 35,017 | 1.11% | |
| 36,621 | 0.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aurora for the year 2019 was 23,845, broken down into 12,018 males and 11,827 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aurora is situated at approximately 16° 59' North, 121° 38' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.0 meters or 206.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Aurora are Cauayan, Isabela, Ilagan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are San Manuel, Isabela, Cabatuan, Isabela, Luna, Isabela, Burgos, Isabela, San Mateo, Isabela, and Roxas, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 274.81 kilometers (170.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Manuel, Isabela, 3.60 kilometers (2.23 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Cabatuan, Isabela, 5.18 kilometers (3.22 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Luna, Isabela, 9.91 kilometers (6.16 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Burgos, Isabela, 10.35 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- San Mateo, Isabela, 13.29 kilometers (8.26 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Roxas, Isabela, 14.67 kilometers (9.11 miles) to the North (N8°W)
Nearest cities
- Cauayan, Isabela, 14.93 kilometers (9.28 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 31.55 kilometers (19.60 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 35.02 kilometers (21.76 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 56.41 kilometers (35.05 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 69.54 kilometers (43.21 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Baguio, 128.62 kilometers (79.92 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
Distance from Manila: 274.81 kilometers (170.76 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.