New Alegria, Municipality of Compostela, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Compostela |
| Postal code | 8803 |
| Population (2020) | 4,710 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6326, 126.0653 (7° 38' North, 126° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 82.9 meters (272.0 feet) |
New Alegria is a barangay in the municipality of Compostela, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,710. This represented 5.24% of the total population of Compostela.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Alegria in the 2015 Census was 3,695 broken down into 897 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,998 | 355 | 5.63 | |
| 2,687 | 496 | 5.42 | |
| 3,067 | 599 | 5.12 | |
| 3,318 | 710 | 4.67 | |
| 3,262 | 732 | 4.46 | |
| 3,695 | 897 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Alegria is 10 to 14, with 442 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 34 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 81 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 328 | 8.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 391 | 10.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 442 | 11.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 344 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 361 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 291 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 274 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 223 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 244 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 197 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 183 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 107 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 2.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 1.00% |
| Total | 3,695 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Alegria grew from 1,998 in 1990 to 4,710 in 2020, an increase of 2,712 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.24%, or an increase of 1,015 people, from the previous population of 3,695 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,998 | – | |
| 2,687 | 5.71% | |
| 3,067 | 2.88% | |
| 3,318 | 1.09% | |
| 3,262 | -0.62% | |
| 3,695 | 2.40% | |
| 4,710 | 5.24% |
Location
New Alegria is situated at approximately 7.6326, 126.0653, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 82.9 meters or 272.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Alegria 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.