Ambolong, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 4,632 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.5107, 123.3980 (12° 31' North, 123° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
Ambolong is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,632. This represented 5.24% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ambolong in the 2015 Census was 4,222 broken down into 854 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,135 | 362 | 5.90 | |
| 2,695 | 500 | 5.39 | |
| 2,971 | 545 | 5.45 | |
| 3,317 | 660 | 5.03 | |
| 3,778 | 715 | 5.28 | |
| 4,222 | 854 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ambolong is 5 to 9, with 529 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 106 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 492 | 11.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 529 | 12.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 523 | 12.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 475 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 360 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 289 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 266 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 232 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 218 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 207 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 156 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 130 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 84 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.57% |
| Total | 4,224 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ambolong grew from 2,145 in 1990 to 4,632 in 2020, an increase of 2,487 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.96%, or an increase of 408 people, from the previous population of 4,224 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,145 | – | |
| 2,700 | 4.41% | |
| 2,977 | 2.12% | |
| 3,321 | 1.52% | |
| 3,778 | 4.80% | |
| 4,224 | 2.15% | |
| 4,632 | 1.96% |
Location
Ambolong is situated at approximately 12.5107, 123.3980, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ambolong 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.