Oras, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 2,011 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9294, 123.8287 (12° 56' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 67.5 meters (221.5 feet) |
Oras is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,011. This represented 3.32% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Oras in the 2015 Census was 2,072 broken down into 429 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,076 | 191 | 5.63 | |
| 1,505 | 276 | 5.45 | |
| 1,564 | 302 | 5.18 | |
| 1,747 | 360 | 4.85 | |
| 1,893 | 391 | 4.84 | |
| 2,072 | 429 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Oras is 5 to 9, with 279 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 279 | 13.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 252 | 12.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 210 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 168 | 8.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 6.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 128 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 130 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 4.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.87% |
| Total | 2,072 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Oras grew from 1,076 in 1990 to 2,011 in 2020, an increase of 935 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.63%, or a decrease of 61 people, from the previous population of 2,072 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,076 | – | |
| 1,505 | 6.49% | |
| 1,564 | 0.83% | |
| 1,747 | 1.54% | |
| 1,893 | 2.96% | |
| 2,072 | 1.73% | |
| 2,011 | -0.63% |
Location
Oras is situated at approximately 12.9294, 123.8287, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 67.5 meters or 221.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Oras 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.