Abilan, Municipality of Buenavista, Province of Agusan del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Norte |
| Municipality | Buenavista |
| Postal code | 8601 |
| Population (2020) | 3,127 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9695, 125.4655 (8° 58' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Abilan is a barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, in the province of Agusan del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,127. This represented 4.54% of the total population of Buenavista.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abilan in the 2015 Census was 2,725 broken down into 607 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | 198 | 5.48 | |
| 1,346 | 261 | 5.16 | |
| 1,554 | 303 | 5.13 | |
| 1,806 | 363 | 4.98 | |
| 2,080 | 423 | 4.92 | |
| 2,725 | 607 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abilan is 5 to 9, with 349 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 280 | 10.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 349 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 322 | 11.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 293 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 242 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 211 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 173 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 166 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 122 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 92 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.94% |
| Total | 2,769 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abilan grew from 1,086 in 1990 to 3,127 in 2020, an increase of 2,041 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.59%, or an increase of 358 people, from the previous population of 2,769 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | – | |
| 1,346 | 4.10% | |
| 1,554 | 3.13% | |
| 1,844 | 2.39% | |
| 2,118 | 5.17% | |
| 2,769 | 5.23% | |
| 3,127 | 2.59% |
Location
Abilan is situated at approximately 8.9695, 125.4655, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abilan 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.