Ara‑al, City of La Carlota, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | La Carlota |
| Postal code | 6130 |
| Population (2020) | 2,773 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.4199, 123.0421 (10° 25' North, 123° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 376.2 meters (1,234.2 feet) |
Ara‑al is a barangay in the city of La Carlota, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,773. This represented 4.16% of the total population of La Carlota.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ara-al in the 2015 Census was 3,194 broken down into 728 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,232 | 398 | 5.61 | |
| 2,317 | 413 | 5.61 | |
| 2,482 | 471 | 5.27 | |
| 2,582 | 493 | 5.24 | |
| 3,251 | 749 | 4.34 | |
| 3,194 | 728 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ara-al is 5 to 9, with 367 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 247 | 7.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 367 | 11.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 312 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 299 | 9.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 290 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 256 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 251 | 7.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 224 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 189 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 169 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 141 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 131 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 99 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 59 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 0.91% |
| Total | 3,194 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ara-al grew from 2,263 in 1990 to 2,773 in 2020, an increase of 510 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.93%, or a decrease of 421 people, from the previous population of 3,194 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,263 | – | |
| 2,317 | 0.44% | |
| 2,483 | 1.49% | |
| 2,582 | 0.54% | |
| 3,251 | 8.75% | |
| 3,194 | -0.34% | |
| 2,773 | -2.93% |
Location
Ara‑al is situated at approximately 10.4199, 123.0421, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 376.2 meters or 1,234.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ara‑al 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.