Acocolao, Municipality of Paniqui, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Paniqui |
| Postal code | 2307 |
| Population (2020) | 2,672 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6591, 120.5634 (15° 40' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.0 meters (75.5 feet) |
Acocolao is a barangay in the municipality of Paniqui, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,672. This represented 2.59% of the total population of Paniqui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Acocolao in the 2015 Census was 2,049 broken down into 514 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,049 | 203 | 5.17 | |
| 1,158 | 238 | 4.87 | |
| 1,428 | 315 | 4.53 | |
| 1,643 | 375 | 4.38 | |
| 1,675 | 408 | 4.11 | |
| 2,049 | 514 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Acocolao is 10 to 14, with 216 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 161 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 216 | 10.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 8.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 152 | 7.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 163 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 7.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 137 | 6.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 151 | 7.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 5.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.73% |
| Total | 2,049 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Acocolao grew from 1,049 in 1990 to 2,672 in 2020, an increase of 1,623 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.75%, or an increase of 623 people, from the previous population of 2,049 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,049 | – | |
| 1,158 | 1.87% | |
| 1,428 | 4.60% | |
| 1,643 | 1.95% | |
| 1,675 | 0.70% | |
| 2,049 | 3.91% | |
| 2,672 | 5.75% |
Location
Acocolao is situated at approximately 15.6591, 120.5634, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.0 meters or 75.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Acocolao 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.