Las Arenas, Municipality of Pantukan, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Pantukan |
| Postal code | 8809 |
| Population (2020) | 980 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.2380, 126.1248 (7° 14' North, 126° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 991.7 meters (3,253.6 feet) |
Las Arenas is a barangay in the municipality of Pantukan, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 980. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Pantukan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Las Arenas in the 2015 Census was 984 broken down into 239 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,392 | 276 | 5.04 | |
| 1,424 | 335 | 4.25 | |
| 1,381 | 350 | 3.95 | |
| 1,059 | 248 | 4.27 | |
| 991 | 210 | 4.72 | |
| 984 | 239 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Las Arenas is 15 to 19, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 12.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 12.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 6.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.91% |
| Total | 992 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Las Arenas fell from 1,392 in 1990 to 980 in 2020, a decrease of 412 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.26%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 992 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,392 | – | |
| 1,424 | 0.43% | |
| 1,381 | -0.66% | |
| 1,059 | -3.60% | |
| 991 | -2.39% | |
| 992 | 0.02% | |
| 980 | -0.26% |
Location
Las Arenas is situated at approximately 7.2380, 126.1248, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 991.7 meters or 3,253.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Las Arenas 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.