Arguelles, City of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Postal code | 5000 |
| Population (2020) | 632 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7275, 122.5538 (10° 44' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Arguelles is a barangay in Iloilo City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 632. This represented 0.14% of the total population of Iloilo City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arguelles in the 2015 Census was 760 broken down into 166 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,183 | 232 | 5.10 | |
| 1,050 | 206 | 5.10 | |
| 925 | 190 | 4.87 | |
| 1,015 | 204 | 4.98 | |
| 901 | 185 | 4.87 | |
| 760 | 166 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arguelles is 15 to 19, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 3.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 43 | 5.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 5.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 96 | 12.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 12.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 8.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 8.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 5.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 6.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 4.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 2.24% |
| Total | 760 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arguelles fell from 1,183 in 1990 to 632 in 2020, a decrease of 551 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.81%, or a decrease of 128 people, from the previous population of 760 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,183 | – | |
| 1,050 | -2.21% | |
| 925 | -2.68% | |
| 1,015 | 1.29% | |
| 901 | -4.24% | |
| 760 | -3.19% | |
| 632 | -3.81% |
Location
Arguelles is situated at approximately 10.7275, 122.5538, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Arguelles 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.