Atencio, Municipality of Moncada, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Moncada |
| Postal code | 2308 |
| Population (2020) | 761 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7610, 120.5841 (15° 46' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Atencio is a barangay in the municipality of Moncada, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 761. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Moncada.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Atencio in the 2015 Census was 612 broken down into 146 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 99 | 5.88 | |
| 484 | 98 | 4.94 | |
| 477 | 101 | 4.72 | |
| 481 | 99 | 4.86 | |
| 638 | 149 | 4.28 | |
| 612 | 146 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Atencio is 5 to 9, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 7.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 11.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 8.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 8.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 7.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 5.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.96% |
| Total | 612 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Atencio grew from 582 in 1990 to 761 in 2020, an increase of 179 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.69%, or an increase of 149 people, from the previous population of 612 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 582 | – | |
| 484 | -3.40% | |
| 477 | -0.31% | |
| 481 | 0.12% | |
| 638 | 10.83% | |
| 612 | -0.79% | |
| 761 | 4.69% |
Location
Atencio is situated at approximately 15.7610, 120.5841, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Atencio 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.