Wenceslao, Municipality of Maria Aurora, Province of Aurora
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Municipality | Maria Aurora |
| Postal code | 3202 |
| Population (2020) | 1,657 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7830, 121.4054 (15° 47' North, 121° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 494.1 meters (1,621.0 feet) |
Wenceslao is a barangay in the municipality of Maria Aurora, in the province of Aurora. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,657. This represented 3.69% of the total population of Maria Aurora.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wenceslao in the 2015 Census was 1,499 broken down into 339 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | 96 | 5.84 | |
| 1,087 | 196 | 5.55 | |
| 1,155 | 207 | 5.58 | |
| 1,162 | 244 | 4.76 | |
| 1,266 | 285 | 4.44 | |
| 1,499 | 339 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wenceslao is 5 to 9, with 219 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 219 | 14.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 10.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 8.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 8.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 86 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 5.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.40% |
| Total | 1,499 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wenceslao grew from 581 in 1990 to 1,657 in 2020, an increase of 1,076 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.13%, or an increase of 158 people, from the previous population of 1,499 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 581 | – | |
| 1,087 | 12.45% | |
| 1,155 | 1.31% | |
| 1,176 | 0.25% | |
| 1,266 | 2.72% | |
| 1,499 | 3.27% | |
| 1,657 | 2.13% |
Location
Wenceslao is situated at approximately 15.7830, 121.4054, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 494.1 meters or 1,621.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wenceslao 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.