Alegria, Municipality of Dingle, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Dingle |
| Postal code | 5035 |
| Population (2020) | 411 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0022, 122.6077 (11° 0' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.7 meters (182.7 feet) |
Alegria is a barangay in the municipality of Dingle, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 411. This represented 0.89% of the total population of Dingle.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alegria in the 2015 Census was 413 broken down into 103 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 68 | 5.29 | |
| 328 | 66 | 4.97 | |
| 403 | 69 | 5.84 | |
| 397 | 79 | 5.03 | |
| 401 | 88 | 4.56 | |
| 413 | 103 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alegria is 10 to 14, with 43 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 10.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 7.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 10.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 9.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 7.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 7.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 4.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.66% |
| Total | 413 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alegria grew from 360 in 1990 to 411 in 2020, an increase of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.10%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 413 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | – | |
| 328 | -1.73% | |
| 403 | 4.51% | |
| 397 | -0.21% | |
| 401 | 0.37% | |
| 413 | 0.56% | |
| 411 | -0.10% |
Location
Alegria is situated at approximately 11.0022, 122.6077, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.7 meters or 182.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alegria 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.