Alang‑alang, City of Surigao, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| City | Surigao City |
| Postal code | 8400 |
| Population (2020) | 436 |
| Coordinates | 9.8792, 125.5184 (9° 53' North, 125° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Alang‑alang is a barangay in Surigao City, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 436. This represented 0.25% of the total population of Surigao City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alang-alang in the 2015 Census was 405 broken down into 101 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 526 | 95 | 5.54 | |
| 521 | 99 | 5.26 | |
| 540 | 92 | 5.87 | |
| 478 | 97 | 4.93 | |
| 561 | 102 | 5.50 | |
| 405 | 101 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alang-alang is 10 to 14, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 8.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 12.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 14.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 5.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 3.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 6.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.23% |
| Total | 405 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alang-alang fell from 526 in 1990 to 436 in 2020, a decrease of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.56%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 405 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 526 | – | |
| 521 | -0.18% | |
| 540 | 0.77% | |
| 478 | -1.67% | |
| 561 | 6.00% | |
| 405 | -6.01% | |
| 436 | 1.56% |
Location
Alang‑alang is situated at approximately 9.8792, 125.5184. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alang‑alang 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.