Apgahan, Municipality of Patnongon, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Patnongon |
| Postal code | 5702 |
| Population (2020) | 1,719 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8950, 121.9833 (10° 54' North, 121° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Apgahan is a barangay in the municipality of Patnongon, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,719. This represented 4.48% of the total population of Patnongon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Apgahan in the 2015 Census was 1,671 broken down into 380 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,061 | 217 | 4.89 | |
| 1,291 | 237 | 5.45 | |
| 1,380 | 273 | 5.05 | |
| 1,445 | 311 | 4.65 | |
| 1,573 | 355 | 4.43 | |
| 1,671 | 380 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apgahan is 15 to 19, with 183 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 170 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 168 | 10.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 183 | 10.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 7.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 5.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 5.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 3.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 2.09% |
| Total | 1,671 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apgahan grew from 1,061 in 1990 to 1,719 in 2020, an increase of 658 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 48 people, from the previous population of 1,671 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,061 | – | |
| 1,291 | 3.74% | |
| 1,380 | 1.44% | |
| 1,445 | 0.64% | |
| 1,573 | 3.14% | |
| 1,671 | 1.16% | |
| 1,719 | 0.60% |
Location
Apgahan is situated at approximately 10.8950, 121.9833, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Apgahan 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.