New Argao, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Malita |
| Postal code | 8012 |
| Population (2020) | 1,659 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3696, 125.6271 (6° 22' North, 125° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.0 meters (59.1 feet) |
New Argao is a barangay in the municipality of Malita, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,659. This represented 1.40% of the total population of Malita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Argao in the 2015 Census was 1,611 broken down into 378 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | 149 | 5.57 | |
| 850 | 171 | 4.97 | |
| 1,134 | 229 | 4.95 | |
| 1,292 | 262 | 4.93 | |
| 1,330 | 285 | 4.67 | |
| 1,611 | 378 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Argao is 5 to 9, with 220 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 11.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 220 | 13.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 164 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 141 | 8.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 121 | 7.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,611 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Argao grew from 830 in 1990 to 1,659 in 2020, an increase of 829 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 48 people, from the previous population of 1,611 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 830 | – | |
| 850 | 0.45% | |
| 1,134 | 6.38% | |
| 1,292 | 1.82% | |
| 1,330 | 1.06% | |
| 1,611 | 3.72% | |
| 1,659 | 0.62% |
Location
New Argao is situated at approximately 6.3696, 125.6271, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.0 meters or 59.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Argao 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.