Tierra Alta, Municipality of Taal, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Taal |
| Postal code | 4208 |
| Population (2020) | 880 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8808, 120.9283 (13° 53' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.8 meters (186.3 feet) |
Tierra Alta is a barangay in the municipality of Taal, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 880. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Taal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tierra Alta in the 2015 Census was 963 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 573 | 112 | 5.12 | |
| 617 | 117 | 5.27 | |
| 676 | 136 | 4.97 | |
| 907 | 203 | 4.47 | |
| 893 | 190 | 4.70 | |
| 963 | 206 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tierra Alta is 5 to 9, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 6.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 8.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 5.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 8.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 9.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 7.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 4.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 3.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.77% |
| Total | 963 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tierra Alta grew from 573 in 1990 to 880 in 2020, an increase of 307 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.88%, or a decrease of 83 people, from the previous population of 963 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 573 | – | |
| 617 | 1.40% | |
| 676 | 1.98% | |
| 907 | 4.14% | |
| 893 | -0.56% | |
| 963 | 1.45% | |
| 880 | -1.88% |
Location
Tierra Alta is situated at approximately 13.8808, 120.9283, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.8 meters or 186.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tierra Alta 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.