Almojuela, Municipality of Viga, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Viga |
| Postal code | 4805 |
| Population (2020) | 759 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.8510, 124.2629 (13° 51' North, 124° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.6 meters (80.7 feet) |
Almojuela is a barangay in the municipality of Viga, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 759. This represented 3.32% of the total population of Viga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Almojuela in the 2015 Census was 650 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 76 | 5.00 | |
| 473 | 99 | 4.78 | |
| 461 | 89 | 5.18 | |
| 523 | 100 | 5.23 | |
| 556 | 116 | 4.79 | |
| 650 | 141 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Almojuela is 5 to 9, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 14.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 11.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 6.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 4.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 4.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 6.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.77% |
| Total | 651 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Almojuela grew from 380 in 1990 to 759 in 2020, an increase of 379 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.28%, or an increase of 108 people, from the previous population of 651 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 380 | – | |
| 473 | 4.19% | |
| 461 | -0.55% | |
| 523 | 1.76% | |
| 556 | 2.25% | |
| 651 | 3.05% | |
| 759 | 3.28% |
Location
Almojuela is situated at approximately 13.8510, 124.2629, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.6 meters or 80.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Almojuela 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.