Aurora, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 44 |
| Postal code | 7020 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 180.95 km2 (69.87 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 52,995 |
| Density (2020) | 293 / km2 (758 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 57' North, 123° 35' East (7.9532, 123.5841) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 266.9 meters (875.5 feet) |
Aurora is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 180.95 square kilometers or 69.87 square miles which constitutes 4.04% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 52,995. This represented 5.04% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 1.37% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 293 inhabitants per square kilometer or 758 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aurora has 44 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acad | 2.23% | 1,181 | 1,064 | 11.00% | 2.22% |
| Alang-alang | 1.46% | 775 | 695 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Alegria | 0.76% | 403 | 355 | 13.52% | 2.71% |
| Anonang | 3.22% | 1,707 | 1,854 | -7.93% | -1.72% |
| Bagong Mandaue | 0.86% | 458 | 414 | 10.63% | 2.15% |
| Bagong Maslog | 1.39% | 735 | 661 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
| Bagong Oslob | 1.33% | 704 | 636 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Bagong Pitogo | 0.72% | 383 | 388 | -1.29% | -0.27% |
| Baki | 0.63% | 336 | 333 | 0.90% | 0.19% |
| Balas | 3.38% | 1,790 | 1,746 | 2.52% | 0.53% |
| Balide | 2.78% | 1,475 | 1,368 | 7.82% | 1.60% |
| Balintawak | 2.89% | 1,533 | 1,520 | 0.86% | 0.18% |
| Bayabas | 2.90% | 1,539 | 1,415 | 8.76% | 1.78% |
| Bemposa | 1.11% | 589 | 544 | 8.27% | 1.69% |
| Cabilinan | 2.17% | 1,150 | 982 | 17.11% | 3.38% |
| Campo Uno | 2.85% | 1,510 | 1,468 | 2.86% | 0.60% |
| Ceboneg | 0.75% | 396 | 370 | 7.03% | 1.44% |
| Commonwealth | 1.95% | 1,036 | 1,006 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Gubaan | 3.20% | 1,695 | 1,909 | -11.21% | -2.47% |
| Inasagan | 1.62% | 859 | 817 | 5.14% | 1.06% |
| Inroad | 0.88% | 468 | 442 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Kahayagan East | 2.06% | 1,090 | 1,097 | -0.64% | -0.13% |
| Kahayagan West | 1.60% | 846 | 815 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Kauswagan | 1.41% | 747 | 650 | 14.92% | 2.97% |
| La Paz | 1.53% | 810 | 735 | 10.20% | 2.07% |
| La Victoria | 1.86% | 986 | 927 | 6.36% | 1.31% |
| Lantungan | 3.47% | 1,840 | 1,698 | 8.36% | 1.70% |
| Libertad | 4.02% | 2,132 | 1,964 | 8.55% | 1.74% |
| Lintugop | 5.03% | 2,664 | 2,564 | 3.90% | 0.81% |
| Lubid | 1.22% | 645 | 585 | 10.26% | 2.08% |
| Maguikay | 1.33% | 704 | 681 | 3.38% | 0.70% |
| Mahayahay | 1.85% | 978 | 764 | 28.01% | 5.34% |
| Monte Alegre | 2.34% | 1,241 | 1,155 | 7.45% | 1.52% |
| Montela | 1.69% | 898 | 734 | 22.34% | 4.34% |
| Napo | 0.39% | 209 | 200 | 4.50% | 0.93% |
| Panaghiusa | 1.01% | 533 | 473 | 12.68% | 2.55% |
| Poblacion | 13.02% | 6,901 | 6,851 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Resthouse | 1.10% | 583 | 588 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| Romarate | 3.29% | 1,741 | 1,544 | 12.76% | 2.56% |
| San Jose | 5.98% | 3,168 | 3,306 | -4.17% | -0.89% |
| San Juan | 1.22% | 649 | 613 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| Sapa Loboc | 2.48% | 1,312 | 1,310 | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Tagulalo | 1.64% | 870 | 856 | 1.64% | 0.34% |
| Waterfall | 1.37% | 726 | 658 | 10.33% | 2.09% |
| Aurora Total | 52,995 | 50,755 | 4.41% | 0.91% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aurora for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱147,588,926.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78,067,091.73 | – |
| 2010 | 81,547,823.27 | 4.46% |
| 2011 | 92,900,386.11 | 13.92% |
| 2012 | 88,356,164.01 | -4.89% |
| 2013 | 100,396,732.06 | 13.63% |
| 2014 | 121,073,958.09 | 20.60% |
| 2015 | 136,356,551.15 | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 147,588,926.33 | 8.24% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aurora in the 2015 Census was 50,720 broken down into 11,037 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,995 | 6,904 | 5.50 | |
| 40,100 | 7,744 | 5.18 | |
| 42,776 | 8,329 | 5.14 | |
| 47,096 | 9,581 | 4.92 | |
| 48,413 | 10,594 | 4.57 | |
| 50,720 | 11,037 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aurora is 5 to 9, with 5,799 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 488 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,098 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,750 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,799 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,662 | 11.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,323 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,585 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,664 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,221 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,955 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,802 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,599 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,228 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,847 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,582 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 959 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 698 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 488 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 495 | 0.98% |
| Total | 50,755 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aurora grew from 35,090 in 1948 to 52,995 in 2020, an increase of 17,905 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 2,240 people, from the previous population of 50,755 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 35,090 | – | |
| 25,558 | -2.75% | |
| 25,975 | 0.16% | |
| 31,092 | 3.67% | |
| 37,248 | 3.68% | |
| 38,097 | 0.23% | |
| 40,157 | 0.99% | |
| 42,820 | 1.39% | |
| 47,177 | 1.35% | |
| 48,434 | 0.96% | |
| 50,755 | 0.90% | |
| 52,995 | 0.91% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aurora for the year 2019 was 34,578, broken down into 17,311 males and 17,267 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aurora is situated at approximately 7° 57' North, 123° 35' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 266.9 meters or 875.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Aurora are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, and Lala, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 787.68 kilometers (489.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, 10.63 kilometers (6.60 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, 11.90 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.07 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.36 kilometers (7.68 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.18 kilometers (8.81 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Lala, Lanao del Norte, 18.31 kilometers (11.38 miles) to the East (N82°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 21.22 kilometers (13.19 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 22.25 kilometers (13.82 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 36.24 kilometers (22.52 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 64.17 kilometers (39.87 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 75.33 kilometers (46.81 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 77.52 kilometers (48.17 miles) to the East (N86°E)
Distance from Manila: 787.68 kilometers (489.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.