Aurora East, Municipality of Diffun, Province of Quirino
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Quirino |
| Municipality | Diffun |
| Postal code | 3401 |
| Population (2020) | 1,581 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5852, 121.5061 (16° 35' North, 121° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 127.8 meters (419.3 feet) |
Aurora East, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Diffun, in the province of Quirino. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,581. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Diffun.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aurora East in the 2015 Census was 1,658 broken down into 398 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,235 | 231 | 5.35 | |
| 1,226 | 255 | 4.81 | |
| 1,390 | 302 | 4.60 | |
| 1,452 | 330 | 4.40 | |
| 1,613 | 372 | 4.34 | |
| 1,658 | 398 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aurora East is 20 to 24, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 7.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 9.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 153 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 171 | 10.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 7.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 112 | 6.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 4.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,658 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aurora East grew from 1,235 in 1990 to 1,581 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.00%, or a decrease of 77 people, from the previous population of 1,658 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,235 | – | |
| 1,226 | -0.14% | |
| 1,390 | 2.73% | |
| 1,452 | 0.60% | |
| 1,613 | 3.90% | |
| 1,658 | 0.53% | |
| 1,581 | -1.00% |
Location
Aurora East is situated at approximately 16.5852, 121.5061, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 127.8 meters or 419.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aurora East 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.