New Argao, Municipality of La Libertad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | La Libertad |
| Postal code | 7119 |
| Population (2020) | 330 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4507, 123.5237 (8° 27' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 191.7 meters (628.9 feet) |
New Argao is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 330. This represented 4.06% of the total population of La Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Argao in the 2015 Census was 339 broken down into 69 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 48 | 6.00 | |
| 285 | 52 | 5.48 | |
| 304 | 61 | 4.98 | |
| 313 | 54 | 5.80 | |
| 331 | 65 | 5.09 | |
| 339 | 69 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Argao is 5 to 9, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 14.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 13.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 10.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 4.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 3.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.59% |
| Total | 339 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Argao grew from 288 in 1990 to 330 in 2020, an increase of 42 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.56%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 339 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | – | |
| 285 | -0.20% | |
| 304 | 1.39% | |
| 313 | 0.40% | |
| 331 | 2.06% | |
| 339 | 0.46% | |
| 330 | -0.56% |
Location
New Argao is situated at approximately 8.4507, 123.5237, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 191.7 meters or 628.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Argao 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.