Rio Chico, Municipality of General Tinio, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | General Tinio |
| Postal code | 3104 |
| Population (2020) | 11,240 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3545, 121.0681 (15° 21' North, 121° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.1 meters (174.2 feet) |
Rio Chico is a barangay in the municipality of General Tinio, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,240. This represented 20.10% of the total population of General Tinio.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rio Chico in the 2015 Census was 9,608 broken down into 2,160 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,179 | 1,088 | 5.68 | |
| 6,807 | 1,229 | 5.54 | |
| 7,994 | 1,535 | 5.21 | |
| 8,322 | 1,667 | 4.99 | |
| 8,822 | 1,812 | 4.87 | |
| 9,608 | 2,160 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rio Chico is 10 to 14, with 1,067 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 75 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 203 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 830 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,057 | 11.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,067 | 11.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,007 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 954 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 706 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 592 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 546 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 586 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 565 | 5.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 428 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 306 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 291 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 186 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 124 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 85 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 75 | 0.78% |
| Total | 9,608 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rio Chico grew from 6,179 in 1990 to 11,240 in 2020, an increase of 5,061 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.36%, or an increase of 1,632 people, from the previous population of 9,608 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,179 | – | |
| 6,807 | 1.83% | |
| 7,994 | 3.51% | |
| 8,322 | 0.56% | |
| 8,822 | 2.15% | |
| 9,608 | 1.64% | |
| 11,240 | 3.36% |
Location
Rio Chico is situated at approximately 15.3545, 121.0681, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.1 meters or 174.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rio Chico 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.