Arobo, 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) | 534 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.5589, 121.9617 (10° 34' North, 121° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.3 meters (43.6 feet) |
Arobo is a barangay in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 534. This represented 1.58% of the total population of Tobias Fornier.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arobo in the 2015 Census was 556 broken down into 122 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | 82 | 5.68 | |
| 444 | 83 | 5.35 | |
| 422 | 98 | 4.31 | |
| 599 | 114 | 5.25 | |
| 524 | 113 | 4.64 | |
| 556 | 122 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arobo is 10 to 14, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 7.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 8.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 9.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 4.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 7.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 6.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 7.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 5.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 2.34% |
| Total | 556 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arobo grew from 466 in 1990 to 534 in 2020, an increase of 68 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.85%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 556 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 466 | – | |
| 444 | -0.90% | |
| 422 | -1.08% | |
| 599 | 4.95% | |
| 524 | -4.75% | |
| 556 | 1.13% | |
| 534 | -0.85% |
Location
Arobo is situated at approximately 10.5589, 121.9617, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.3 meters or 43.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Arobo 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.