Alvar, Municipality of Caraga, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Caraga |
| Postal code | 8203 |
| Population (2020) | 688 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4021, 126.5028 (7° 24' North, 126° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 196.1 meters (643.4 feet) |
Alvar is a barangay in the municipality of Caraga, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 688. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Caraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alvar in the 2015 Census was 776 broken down into 194 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 691 | 129 | 5.36 | |
| 643 | 123 | 5.23 | |
| 702 | 126 | 5.57 | |
| 732 | 129 | 5.67 | |
| 627 | 147 | 4.27 | |
| 776 | 194 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alvar is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 10.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 11.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 11.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.52% |
| Total | 776 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alvar fell from 691 in 1990 to 688 in 2020, a decrease of 3 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.50%, or a decrease of 88 people, from the previous population of 776 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 691 | – | |
| 643 | -1.34% | |
| 702 | 1.90% | |
| 732 | 0.58% | |
| 627 | -5.48% | |
| 776 | 4.14% | |
| 688 | -2.50% |
Location
Alvar is situated at approximately 7.4021, 126.5028, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 196.1 meters or 643.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alvar 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.