Aurora, Municipality of Tagana-an, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Tagana-An |
| Postal code | 8403 |
| Population (2020) | 2,120 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6957, 125.5812 (9° 42' North, 125° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Aurora, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Tagana-An, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,120. This represented 12.24% of the total population of Tagana-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aurora in the 2015 Census was 2,085 broken down into 483 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,722 | 316 | 5.45 | |
| 1,882 | 361 | 5.21 | |
| 1,828 | 368 | 4.97 | |
| 1,926 | 398 | 4.84 | |
| 2,066 | 458 | 4.51 | |
| 2,085 | 483 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aurora is 10 to 14, with 239 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 7.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 214 | 10.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 239 | 11.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 204 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 164 | 7.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 127 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 130 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 118 | 5.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 129 | 6.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 119 | 5.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.92% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.49% |
| Total | 2,085 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aurora grew from 1,722 in 1990 to 2,120 in 2020, an increase of 398 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.35%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 2,085 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,722 | – | |
| 1,882 | 1.68% | |
| 1,828 | -0.62% | |
| 1,926 | 0.72% | |
| 2,066 | 2.59% | |
| 2,085 | 0.17% | |
| 2,120 | 0.35% |
Location
Aurora is situated at approximately 9.6957, 125.5812, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aurora 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.