Aluna, Municipality of Initao, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Initao |
| Postal code | 9022 |
| Population (2020) | 1,181 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4508, 124.3440 (8° 27' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 210.4 meters (690.3 feet) |
Aluna is a barangay in the municipality of Initao, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,181. This represented 3.48% of the total population of Initao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aluna in the 2015 Census was 1,288 broken down into 293 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,484 | 263 | 5.64 | |
| 1,412 | 279 | 5.06 | |
| 1,579 | 315 | 5.01 | |
| 1,484 | 268 | 5.54 | |
| 1,260 | 270 | 4.67 | |
| 1,288 | 293 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aluna is 10 to 14, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 10.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 7.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 4.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 6.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 5.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 4.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,288 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aluna fell from 1,484 in 1990 to 1,181 in 2020, a decrease of 303 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.81%, or a decrease of 107 people, from the previous population of 1,288 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,484 | – | |
| 1,412 | -0.93% | |
| 1,579 | 2.43% | |
| 1,484 | -0.85% | |
| 1,260 | -5.78% | |
| 1,288 | 0.42% | |
| 1,181 | -1.81% |
Location
Aluna is situated at approximately 8.4508, 124.3440, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 210.4 meters or 690.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aluna 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.