Ariosa, Municipality of Molave, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Molave |
| Postal code | 7023 |
| Population (2020) | 906 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2408, 123.4907 (8° 14' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 413.7 meters (1,357.3 feet) |
Ariosa is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 906. This represented 1.70% of the total population of Molave.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ariosa in the 2015 Census was 1,143 broken down into 245 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 828 | 170 | 4.87 | |
| 1,264 | 249 | 5.08 | |
| 975 | 188 | 5.19 | |
| 1,053 | 201 | 5.24 | |
| 1,089 | 261 | 4.17 | |
| 1,143 | 245 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ariosa is 10 to 14, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 11.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 12.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 7.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 7.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 5.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.57% |
| Total | 1,143 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ariosa grew from 844 in 1990 to 906 in 2020, an increase of 62 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.77%, or a decrease of 237 people, from the previous population of 1,143 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 844 | – | |
| 1,264 | 7.86% | |
| 975 | -5.41% | |
| 1,053 | 1.07% | |
| 1,089 | 1.23% | |
| 1,143 | 0.93% | |
| 906 | -4.77% |
Location
Ariosa is situated at approximately 8.2408, 123.4907, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 413.7 meters or 1,357.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ariosa 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.