Ligaya, Municipality of Aglipay, Province of Quirino
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Quirino |
| Municipality | Aglipay |
| Postal code | 3403 |
| Population (2020) | 2,027 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4929, 121.5849 (16° 30' North, 121° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 157.9 meters (518.0 feet) |
Ligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Aglipay, in the province of Quirino. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,027. This represented 6.60% of the total population of Aglipay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ligaya in the 2015 Census was 1,844 broken down into 430 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 947 | 185 | 5.12 | |
| 1,020 | 217 | 4.70 | |
| 1,143 | 233 | 4.91 | |
| 1,470 | 346 | 4.25 | |
| 1,588 | 364 | 4.36 | |
| 1,844 | 430 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ligaya is 5 to 9, with 217 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 156 | 8.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 217 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 181 | 9.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 8.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 167 | 9.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 166 | 9.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 145 | 7.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 108 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 105 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 109 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,844 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ligaya grew from 947 in 1990 to 2,027 in 2020, an increase of 1,080 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.01%, or an increase of 183 people, from the previous population of 1,844 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 947 | – | |
| 1,020 | 1.40% | |
| 1,143 | 2.47% | |
| 1,470 | 3.53% | |
| 1,588 | 2.85% | |
| 1,844 | 2.89% | |
| 2,027 | 2.01% |
Location
Ligaya is situated at approximately 16.4929, 121.5849, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 157.9 meters or 518.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ligaya 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.