Arellano, Municipality of Libjo, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Libjo |
| Postal code | 8414 |
| Population (2020) | 635 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 10.1548, 125.4970 (10° 9' North, 125° 30' East) |
Arellano is a barangay in the municipality of Libjo, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 635. This represented 3.52% of the total population of Libjo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arellano in the 2015 Census was 565 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 624 | 118 | 5.29 | |
| 735 | 144 | 5.10 | |
| 678 | 123 | 5.51 | |
| 660 | 138 | 4.78 | |
| 626 | 147 | 4.26 | |
| 565 | 132 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arellano is 5 to 9, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 9.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 11.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 9.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 6.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 7.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 8.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 4.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.66% |
| Total | 604 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arellano grew from 624 in 1990 to 635 in 2020, an increase of 11 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.06%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 604 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 624 | – | |
| 735 | 3.11% | |
| 678 | -1.72% | |
| 660 | -0.37% | |
| 626 | -1.91% | |
| 604 | -0.68% | |
| 635 | 1.06% |
Location
Arellano is situated at approximately 10.1548, 125.4970.
Adjacent barangays
Arellano 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.