Alga, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Camiguin
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Camiguin |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 9104 |
| Population (2020) | 756 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Coordinates | 9.1193, 124.6805 (9° 7' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.1 meters (56.1 feet) |
Alga is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Camiguin. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 756. This represented 4.30% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alga in the 2015 Census was 867 broken down into 208 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | 114 | 5.25 | |
| 697 | 134 | 5.20 | |
| 709 | 147 | 4.82 | |
| 770 | 169 | 4.56 | |
| 822 | 176 | 4.67 | |
| 867 | 208 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alga is 10 to 14, with 107 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 9.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 9.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 107 | 12.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 11.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 5.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 6.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 2.31% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.69% |
| Total | 867 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alga grew from 599 in 1990 to 756 in 2020, an increase of 157 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.84%, or a decrease of 111 people, from the previous population of 867 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 599 | – | |
| 697 | 2.88% | |
| 710 | 0.40% | |
| 770 | 1.13% | |
| 822 | 2.41% | |
| 867 | 1.02% | |
| 756 | -2.84% |
Location
Alga is situated at approximately 9.1193, 124.6805, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.1 meters or 56.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alga 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.