Abo‑abo, Municipality of Murcia, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Murcia |
| Postal code | 6129 |
| Population (2020) | 3,394 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.5953, 123.0600 (10° 36' North, 123° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 146.7 meters (481.3 feet) |
Abo‑abo is a barangay in the municipality of Murcia, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,394. This represented 3.82% of the total population of Murcia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abo-abo in the 2015 Census was 2,550 broken down into 594 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,639 | 301 | 5.45 | |
| 1,686 | 323 | 5.22 | |
| 1,827 | 366 | 4.99 | |
| 2,145 | 431 | 4.98 | |
| 2,398 | 520 | 4.61 | |
| 2,550 | 594 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abo-abo is 5 to 9, with 309 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 234 | 9.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 309 | 12.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 284 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 233 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 206 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 202 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 175 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 160 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 151 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 117 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 96 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 83 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.06% |
| Total | 2,550 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abo-abo grew from 1,639 in 1990 to 3,394 in 2020, an increase of 1,755 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.20%, or an increase of 844 people, from the previous population of 2,550 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,639 | – | |
| 1,686 | 0.53% | |
| 1,827 | 1.74% | |
| 2,145 | 2.24% | |
| 2,398 | 4.14% | |
| 2,550 | 1.18% | |
| 3,394 | 6.20% |
Location
Abo‑abo is situated at approximately 10.5953, 123.0600, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 146.7 meters or 481.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abo‑abo 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.