Ara, Municipality of Benito Soliven, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Benito Soliven |
| Postal code | 3331 |
| Population (2020) | 646 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8428, 121.9657 (16° 51' North, 121° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 117.6 meters (385.8 feet) |
Ara is a barangay in the municipality of Benito Soliven, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 646. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Benito Soliven.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ara in the 2015 Census was 621 broken down into 131 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 60 | 5.92 | |
| 357 | 65 | 5.49 | |
| 348 | 64 | 5.44 | |
| 477 | 88 | 5.42 | |
| 551 | 111 | 4.96 | |
| 621 | 131 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ara is 5 to 9, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 3.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 15.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 9.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 8.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.48% |
| Total | 625 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ara grew from 355 in 1990 to 646 in 2020, an increase of 291 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 625 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | – | |
| 357 | 0.11% | |
| 348 | -0.55% | |
| 477 | 4.44% | |
| 551 | 5.39% | |
| 625 | 2.43% | |
| 646 | 0.70% |
Location
Ara is situated at approximately 16.8428, 121.9657, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 117.6 meters or 385.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ara 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.