Novele, Municipality of Rosario, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | Rosario |
| Postal code | 8504 |
| Population (2020) | 2,653 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3513, 125.9769 (8° 21' North, 125° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.8 meters (81.4 feet) |
Novele is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,653. This represented 5.35% of the total population of Rosario.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Novele in the 2015 Census was 2,695 broken down into 594 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 922 | 158 | 5.84 | |
| 1,396 | 278 | 5.02 | |
| 1,735 | 330 | 5.26 | |
| 1,595 | 303 | 5.26 | |
| 2,278 | 486 | 4.69 | |
| 2,695 | 594 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Novele is 5 to 9, with 374 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 75 | 2.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 302 | 11.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 374 | 13.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 346 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 258 | 9.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 223 | 8.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 203 | 7.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 179 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 157 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 4.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 3.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.67% |
| Total | 2,695 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Novele grew from 922 in 1990 to 2,653 in 2020, an increase of 1,731 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.33%, or a decrease of 42 people, from the previous population of 2,695 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 922 | – | |
| 1,396 | 8.08% | |
| 1,735 | 4.77% | |
| 1,595 | -1.15% | |
| 2,278 | 13.85% | |
| 2,695 | 3.25% | |
| 2,653 | -0.33% |
Location
Novele is situated at approximately 8.3513, 125.9769, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.8 meters or 81.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Novele shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sabang Adgawan, La Paz, Agusan del Sur
- Comota, La Paz, Agusan del Sur
- Bayugan 3, Rosario, Agusan del Sur
- Cabawan, Rosario, Agusan del Sur
- Buenasuerte, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
- Tagbayagan, Rosario, Agusan del Sur
- Poblacion, Rosario, Agusan del Sur
- Caimpugan, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
- Sabang Gibung, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.