Aplaya, City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| City | Digos |
| Postal code | 8002 |
| Population (2020) | 19,234 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7369, 125.3775 (6° 44' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Aplaya is a barangay in the city of Digos, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,234. This represented 10.21% of the total population of Digos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aplaya in the 2015 Census was 18,461 broken down into 4,561 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,775 | 1,292 | 5.24 | |
| 9,431 | 1,877 | 5.02 | |
| 11,371 | 2,438 | 4.66 | |
| 14,721 | 3,297 | 4.46 | |
| 15,382 | 3,581 | 4.30 | |
| 18,461 | 4,561 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aplaya is 5 to 9, with 1,925 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 100 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 397 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,592 | 8.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,925 | 10.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,714 | 9.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,841 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,723 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,588 | 8.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,428 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,271 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,127 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 976 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 830 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 725 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 569 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 346 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 201 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 132 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 100 | 0.54% |
| Total | 18,485 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aplaya grew from 6,775 in 1990 to 19,234 in 2020, an increase of 12,459 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.84%, or an increase of 749 people, from the previous population of 18,485 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,775 | – | |
| 9,431 | 6.39% | |
| 11,404 | 4.16% | |
| 14,775 | 3.64% | |
| 15,409 | 1.54% | |
| 18,485 | 3.53% | |
| 19,234 | 0.84% |
Location
Aplaya is situated at approximately 6.7369, 125.3775, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aplaya 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.