Alang‑alang, Municipality of Aurora, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Aurora |
| Postal code | 7020 |
| Population (2020) | 775 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9365, 123.5768 (7° 56' North, 123° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 267.2 meters (876.6 feet) |
Alang‑alang is a barangay in the municipality of Aurora, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 775. This represented 1.46% of the total population of Aurora.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alang-alang in the 2015 Census was 695 broken down into 154 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 45 | 5.44 | |
| 282 | 59 | 4.78 | |
| 354 | 71 | 4.99 | |
| 432 | 96 | 4.50 | |
| 477 | 110 | 4.34 | |
| 695 | 154 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alang-alang is 20 to 24, with 87 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 | 14 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 11.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 9.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 12.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 8.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 5.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 4.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 5.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.29% |
| Total | 695 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alang-alang grew from 245 in 1990 to 775 in 2020, an increase of 530 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.32%, or an increase of 80 people, from the previous population of 695 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | – | |
| 288 | 3.08% | |
| 354 | 4.52% | |
| 432 | 2.78% | |
| 477 | 3.67% | |
| 695 | 7.43% | |
| 775 | 2.32% |
Location
Alang‑alang is situated at approximately 7.9365, 123.5768, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 267.2 meters or 876.6 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.