Ferlda, Municipality of Alegria, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Alegria |
| Postal code | 8425 |
| Population (2020) | 243 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.4511, 125.6525 (9° 27' North, 125° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 885.9 meters (2,906.5 feet) |
Ferlda is a barangay in the municipality of Alegria, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 243. This represented 1.50% of the total population of Alegria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ferlda in the 2015 Census was 174 broken down into 43 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 38 | 5.84 | |
| 508 | 92 | 5.52 | |
| 298 | 48 | 6.21 | |
| 326 | 67 | 4.87 | |
| 337 | 83 | 4.06 | |
| 174 | 43 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ferlda is 10 to 14, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 1.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 21 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 20.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 20 | 11.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 13 | 7.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 6.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 7.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 3.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 1.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 174 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ferlda grew from 222 in 1990 to 243 in 2020, an increase of 21 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.28%, or an increase of 69 people, from the previous population of 174 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | – | |
| 508 | 16.78% | |
| 298 | -10.81% | |
| 326 | 1.25% | |
| 337 | 1.22% | |
| 174 | -11.82% | |
| 243 | 7.28% |
Location
Ferlda is situated at approximately 9.4511, 125.6525, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 885.9 meters or 2,906.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ferlda 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.