Turu, Municipality of Magalang, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Magalang |
| Postal code | 2011 |
| Population (2020) | 1,962 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2461, 120.7321 (15° 15' North, 120° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
Turu is a barangay in the municipality of Magalang, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,962. This represented 1.58% of the total population of Magalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Turu in the 2015 Census was 2,052 broken down into 438 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 842 | 128 | 6.58 | |
| 1,036 | 158 | 6.56 | |
| 1,200 | 193 | 6.22 | |
| 1,496 | 272 | 5.50 | |
| 1,516 | 311 | 4.87 | |
| 2,052 | 438 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Turu is 10 to 14, with 240 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 206 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 219 | 10.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 240 | 11.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 225 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 209 | 10.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 185 | 9.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 7.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 90 | 4.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 2.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 1.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.34% |
| Total | 2,052 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Turu grew from 842 in 1990 to 1,962 in 2020, an increase of 1,120 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.94%, or a decrease of 90 people, from the previous population of 2,052 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 842 | – | |
| 1,036 | 3.96% | |
| 1,200 | 3.20% | |
| 1,496 | 3.09% | |
| 1,516 | 0.48% | |
| 2,052 | 5.93% | |
| 1,962 | -0.94% |
Location
Turu is situated at approximately 15.2461, 120.7321, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Turu 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.