Dongon East, Municipality of Numancia, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Numancia |
| Postal code | 5604 |
| Population (2020) | 1,693 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.7233, 122.3230 (11° 43' North, 122° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Dongon East is a barangay in the municipality of Numancia, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,693. This represented 4.74% of the total population of Numancia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dongon East in the 2015 Census was 1,915 broken down into 405 households or an average of 4.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,240 | 241 | 5.15 | |
| 1,288 | 235 | 5.48 | |
| 1,306 | 268 | 4.87 | |
| 1,406 | 319 | 4.41 | |
| 1,593 | 347 | 4.59 | |
| 1,915 | 405 | 4.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dongon East is 5 to 9, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 189 | 9.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 8.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 145 | 7.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 147 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 9.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 179 | 9.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 144 | 7.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 4.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 63 | 3.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 2.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.25% |
| Total | 1,915 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dongon East grew from 1,240 in 1990 to 1,693 in 2020, an increase of 453 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.56%, or a decrease of 222 people, from the previous population of 1,915 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,240 | – | |
| 1,288 | 0.71% | |
| 1,306 | 0.30% | |
| 1,406 | 1.02% | |
| 1,593 | 4.65% | |
| 1,915 | 3.57% | |
| 1,693 | -2.56% |
Location
Dongon East is situated at approximately 11.7233, 122.3230, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dongon East 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.