Sulong, Municipality of Alimodian, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Alimodian |
| Postal code | 5028 |
| Population (2020) | 1,049 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7985, 122.4508 (10° 48' North, 122° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.8 meters (192.9 feet) |
Sulong is a barangay in the municipality of Alimodian, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,049. This represented 2.64% of the total population of Alimodian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sulong in the 2015 Census was 969 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 697 | 138 | 5.05 | |
| 758 | 140 | 5.41 | |
| 780 | 148 | 5.27 | |
| 799 | 177 | 4.51 | |
| 922 | 195 | 4.73 | |
| 969 | 206 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Sulong are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 25 to 29, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 6.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 8.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 9.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 8.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 9.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 7.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 6.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 6.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.75% |
| Total | 969 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sulong grew from 697 in 1990 to 1,049 in 2020, an increase of 352 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 80 people, from the previous population of 969 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 697 | – | |
| 758 | 1.58% | |
| 780 | 0.62% | |
| 799 | 0.33% | |
| 922 | 5.35% | |
| 969 | 0.95% | |
| 1,049 | 1.68% |
Location
Sulong is situated at approximately 10.7985, 122.4508, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.8 meters or 192.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sulong 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.