Aloja, Municipality of Batuan, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Batuan |
| Postal code | 6318 |
| Population (2020) | 502 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8234, 124.1144 (9° 49' North, 124° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 229.6 meters (753.3 feet) |
Aloja is a barangay in the municipality of Batuan, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 502. This represented 3.63% of the total population of Batuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aloja in the 2015 Census was 424 broken down into 119 households or an average of 3.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 531 | 93 | 5.71 | |
| 489 | 92 | 5.32 | |
| 465 | 107 | 4.35 | |
| 432 | 113 | 3.82 | |
| 437 | 113 | 3.87 | |
| 424 | 119 | 3.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aloja is 5 to 9, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 9.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 8.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 8.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 6.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 5.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 7.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 5.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 3.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.36% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 4.01% |
| Total | 424 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aloja fell from 531 in 1990 to 502 in 2020, a decrease of 29 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.62%, or an increase of 78 people, from the previous population of 424 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 531 | – | |
| 489 | -1.53% | |
| 465 | -1.07% | |
| 432 | -1.01% | |
| 437 | 0.42% | |
| 424 | -0.57% | |
| 502 | 3.62% |
Location
Aloja is situated at approximately 9.8234, 124.1144, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 229.6 meters or 753.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aloja 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.