Aras‑Asan, Municipality of Cagwait, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Cagwait |
| Postal code | 8304 |
| Population (2020) | 4,659 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8897, 126.3097 (8° 53' North, 126° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Aras‑Asan is a barangay in the municipality of Cagwait, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,659. This represented 21.42% of the total population of Cagwait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aras-Asan in the 2015 Census was 4,591 broken down into 993 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,303 | 892 | 5.95 | |
| 4,888 | 927 | 5.27 | |
| 4,777 | 944 | 5.06 | |
| 4,873 | 971 | 5.02 | |
| 4,456 | 964 | 4.62 | |
| 4,591 | 993 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aras-Asan is 5 to 9, with 487 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 55 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 83 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 396 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 487 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 438 | 9.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 407 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 408 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 385 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 307 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 280 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 252 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 228 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 222 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 226 | 4.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 171 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 120 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 71 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 59 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 55 | 1.20% |
| Total | 4,595 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aras-Asan fell from 5,303 in 1990 to 4,659 in 2020, a decrease of 644 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 4,595 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,303 | – | |
| 4,898 | -1.48% | |
| 4,777 | -0.53% | |
| 4,873 | 0.27% | |
| 4,456 | -3.20% | |
| 4,595 | 0.59% | |
| 4,659 | 0.29% |
Location
Aras‑Asan is situated at approximately 8.8897, 126.3097, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aras‑Asan 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.