Abaca, Municipality of Tobias Fornier, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Tobias Fornier |
| Postal code | 5716 |
| Population (2020) | 1,917 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.4955, 121.9525 (10° 30' North, 121° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 69.0 meters (226.4 feet) |
Abaca is a barangay in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,917. This represented 5.67% of the total population of Tobias Fornier.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abaca in the 2015 Census was 1,888 broken down into 369 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 964 | 181 | 5.33 | |
| 1,235 | 231 | 5.35 | |
| 1,404 | 266 | 5.28 | |
| 1,664 | 325 | 5.12 | |
| 1,817 | 353 | 5.15 | |
| 1,888 | 369 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abaca is 10 to 14, with 204 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 165 | 8.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 9.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 204 | 10.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 197 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 162 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 150 | 7.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 136 | 7.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.11% |
| Total | 1,888 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abaca grew from 964 in 1990 to 1,917 in 2020, an increase of 953 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.32%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 1,888 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 964 | – | |
| 1,235 | 4.75% | |
| 1,404 | 2.79% | |
| 1,685 | 2.55% | |
| 1,817 | 2.78% | |
| 1,888 | 0.73% | |
| 1,917 | 0.32% |
Location
Abaca is situated at approximately 10.4955, 121.9525, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 69.0 meters or 226.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abaca 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.