Ameligan, Municipality of Pontevedra, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Pontevedra |
| Postal code | 5802 |
| Population (2020) | 1,337 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4953, 122.8454 (11° 30' North, 122° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Ameligan is a barangay in the municipality of Pontevedra, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,337. This represented 2.69% of the total population of Pontevedra.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ameligan in the 2015 Census was 1,433 broken down into 368 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,280 | 235 | 5.45 | |
| 1,293 | 230 | 5.62 | |
| 1,209 | 226 | 5.35 | |
| 1,396 | 288 | 4.85 | |
| 1,364 | 269 | 5.07 | |
| 1,433 | 368 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ameligan is 20 to 24, with 163 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 9.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 7.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 157 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 11.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 8.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.91% |
| Total | 1,433 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ameligan grew from 1,280 in 1990 to 1,337 in 2020, an increase of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.45%, or a decrease of 96 people, from the previous population of 1,433 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,280 | – | |
| 1,293 | 0.19% | |
| 1,209 | -1.43% | |
| 1,396 | 2.00% | |
| 1,364 | -0.84% | |
| 1,433 | 0.94% | |
| 1,337 | -1.45% |
Location
Ameligan is situated at approximately 11.4953, 122.8454, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ameligan 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.