Abaga, Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Lala |
| Postal code | 9211 |
| Population (2020) | 4,540 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9372, 123.7741 (7° 56' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.7 meters (61.4 feet) |
Abaga is a barangay in the municipality of Lala, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,540. This represented 6.18% of the total population of Lala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abaga in the 2015 Census was 3,807 broken down into 881 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,211 | 409 | 5.41 | |
| 2,565 | 487 | 5.27 | |
| 2,496 | 506 | 4.93 | |
| 2,630 | 573 | 4.59 | |
| 3,089 | 688 | 4.49 | |
| 3,807 | 881 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abaga is 5 to 9, with 454 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 34 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 83 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 344 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 454 | 11.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 379 | 9.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 345 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 389 | 10.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 275 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 250 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 268 | 7.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 211 | 5.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 188 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 181 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 153 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 108 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 0.89% |
| Total | 3,807 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abaga grew from 2,211 in 1990 to 4,540 in 2020, an increase of 2,329 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.78%, or an increase of 733 people, from the previous population of 3,807 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,211 | – | |
| 2,565 | 2.82% | |
| 2,496 | -0.58% | |
| 2,630 | 0.72% | |
| 3,089 | 6.03% | |
| 3,807 | 4.06% | |
| 4,540 | 3.78% |
Location
Abaga is situated at approximately 7.9372, 123.7741, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.7 meters or 61.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abaga 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.