Alegria, Municipality of Barcelona, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Barcelona |
| Postal code | 4712 |
| Population (2020) | 720 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8659, 124.1150 (12° 52' North, 124° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.7 meters (202.4 feet) |
Alegria is a barangay in the municipality of Barcelona, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 720. This represented 3.43% of the total population of Barcelona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alegria in the 2015 Census was 767 broken down into 172 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 | 135 | 5.41 | |
| 807 | 152 | 5.31 | |
| 694 | 154 | 4.51 | |
| 724 | 157 | 4.61 | |
| 724 | 161 | 4.50 | |
| 767 | 172 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alegria is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 10.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 11.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 4.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 3.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 6.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 5.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.56% |
| Total | 767 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alegria fell from 731 in 1990 to 720 in 2020, a decrease of 11 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.32%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 767 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 731 | – | |
| 807 | 1.87% | |
| 694 | -3.18% | |
| 724 | 0.59% | |
| 724 | 0.00% | |
| 767 | 1.10% | |
| 720 | -1.32% |
Location
Alegria is situated at approximately 12.8659, 124.1150, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.7 meters or 202.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alegria 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.