Central, Municipality of Ajuy, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Ajuy |
| Postal code | 5012 |
| Population (2020) | 1,378 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1989, 123.0233 (11° 12' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Central is a barangay in the municipality of Ajuy, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,378. This represented 2.58% of the total population of Ajuy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Central in the 2015 Census was 1,883 broken down into 468 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,219 | 229 | 5.32 | |
| 1,297 | 261 | 4.97 | |
| 1,699 | 312 | 5.45 | |
| 1,759 | 346 | 5.08 | |
| 1,788 | 374 | 4.78 | |
| 1,883 | 468 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Central is 10 to 14, with 216 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 9.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 208 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 216 | 11.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 176 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 168 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 153 | 8.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 122 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 102 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 84 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.01% |
| Total | 1,883 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Central grew from 1,219 in 1990 to 1,378 in 2020, an increase of 159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.36%, or a decrease of 505 people, from the previous population of 1,883 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,219 | – | |
| 1,297 | 1.17% | |
| 1,699 | 5.96% | |
| 1,759 | 0.48% | |
| 1,788 | 0.60% | |
| 1,883 | 0.99% | |
| 1,378 | -6.36% |
Location
Central is situated at approximately 11.1989, 123.0233, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Central 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.