Ason, Municipality of Garchitorena, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Garchitorena |
| Postal code | 4428 |
| Population (2020) | 1,280 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8801, 123.6395 (13° 53' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.1 feet) |
Ason, formerly Anson, is a barangay in the municipality of Garchitorena, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,280. This represented 4.35% of the total population of Garchitorena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ason in the 2015 Census was 1,234 broken down into 231 households or an average of 5.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 856 | 158 | 5.42 | |
| 865 | 159 | 5.44 | |
| 1,029 | 159 | 6.47 | |
| 1,109 | 189 | 5.87 | |
| 1,109 | 215 | 5.16 | |
| 1,234 | 231 | 5.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ason is 10 to 14, with 187 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 3.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 158 | 12.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 15.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 187 | 15.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 11.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 5.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 4.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 4.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 4.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.41% |
| Total | 1,234 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ason grew from 856 in 1990 to 1,280 in 2020, an increase of 424 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.77%, or an increase of 46 people, from the previous population of 1,234 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 856 | – | |
| 865 | 0.20% | |
| 1,029 | 3.79% | |
| 1,109 | 1.04% | |
| 1,109 | 0.00% | |
| 1,234 | 2.05% | |
| 1,280 | 0.77% |
Location
Ason is situated at approximately 13.8801, 123.6395, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 37.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ason 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.