Pelong, Municipality of Aloran, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Aloran |
| Postal code | 7206 |
| Population (2020) | 1,456 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4402, 123.8104 (8° 26' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.6 meters (41.3 feet) |
Pelong is a barangay in the municipality of Aloran, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,456. This represented 5.21% of the total population of Aloran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pelong in the 2015 Census was 1,372 broken down into 324 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 938 | 183 | 5.13 | |
| 1,049 | 209 | 5.02 | |
| 1,055 | 233 | 4.53 | |
| 1,173 | 264 | 4.44 | |
| 1,241 | 283 | 4.39 | |
| 1,372 | 324 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pelong is 15 to 19, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 8.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 10.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 11.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 5.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 7.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 4.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1,382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pelong grew from 938 in 1990 to 1,456 in 2020, an increase of 518 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 1,382 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 938 | – | |
| 1,049 | 2.12% | |
| 1,055 | 0.12% | |
| 1,174 | 1.48% | |
| 1,249 | 2.28% | |
| 1,382 | 1.95% | |
| 1,456 | 1.10% |
Location
Pelong is situated at approximately 8.4402, 123.8104, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.6 meters or 41.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pelong 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.