Arac, City of Passi, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| City | Passi |
| Postal code | 5037 |
| Population (2020) | 1,475 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1232, 122.6360 (11° 7' North, 122° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.0 meters (160.8 feet) |
Arac is a barangay in the city of Passi, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,475. This represented 1.66% of the total population of Passi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arac in the 2015 Census was 1,011 broken down into 246 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 980 | 196 | 5.00 | |
| 954 | 215 | 4.44 | |
| 1,280 | 253 | 5.06 | |
| 1,381 | 293 | 4.71 | |
| 1,429 | 316 | 4.52 | |
| 1,011 | 246 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arac is 10 to 14, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 6.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 8.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 9.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 8.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 7.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 8.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 8.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 5.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 4.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 2.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 2.67% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.27% |
| Total | 1,011 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arac grew from 980 in 1990 to 1,475 in 2020, an increase of 495 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 8.28%, or an increase of 464 people, from the previous population of 1,011 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 980 | – | |
| 954 | -0.50% | |
| 1,280 | 6.51% | |
| 1,381 | 1.05% | |
| 1,429 | 1.25% | |
| 1,011 | -6.38% | |
| 1,475 | 8.28% |
Location
Arac is situated at approximately 11.1232, 122.6360, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.0 meters or 160.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Arac 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.