Abilay Norte, Municipality of Oton, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Oton |
| Postal code | 5020 |
| Population (2020) | 8,963 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7442, 122.4920 (10° 45' North, 122° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.3 meters (60.0 feet) |
Abilay Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Oton, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,963. This represented 9.10% of the total population of Oton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abilay Norte in the 2015 Census was 5,014 broken down into 1,210 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,368 | 250 | 5.47 | |
| 1,268 | 259 | 4.90 | |
| 1,152 | 224 | 5.14 | |
| 2,492 | 477 | 5.22 | |
| 3,680 | 894 | 4.12 | |
| 5,014 | 1,210 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abilay Norte is 35 to 39, with 480 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 49 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 82 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 347 | 6.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 461 | 9.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 452 | 9.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 420 | 8.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 399 | 7.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 384 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 433 | 8.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 480 | 9.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 417 | 8.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 271 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 212 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 180 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 147 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 133 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 86 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 61 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 49 | 0.98% |
| Total | 5,014 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abilay Norte grew from 1,368 in 1990 to 8,963 in 2020, an increase of 7,595 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 13.01%, or an increase of 3,949 people, from the previous population of 5,014 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,368 | – | |
| 1,268 | -1.41% | |
| 1,152 | -2.04% | |
| 2,492 | 11.23% | |
| 3,680 | 15.25% | |
| 5,014 | 6.07% | |
| 8,963 | 13.01% |
Location
Abilay Norte is situated at approximately 10.7442, 122.4920, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.3 meters or 60.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abilay Norte 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.