Abihilan, Municipality of Candijay, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Candijay |
| Postal code | 6312 |
| Population (2020) | 1,093 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8283, 124.4538 (9° 50' North, 124° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 189.8 meters (622.7 feet) |
Abihilan is a barangay in the municipality of Candijay, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,093. This represented 3.63% of the total population of Candijay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abihilan in the 2015 Census was 1,603 broken down into 201 households or an average of 7.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 954 | 171 | 5.58 | |
| 916 | 180 | 5.09 | |
| 1,140 | 206 | 5.53 | |
| 1,106 | 209 | 5.29 | |
| 1,209 | 226 | 5.35 | |
| 1,603 | 201 | 7.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abihilan is 15 to 19, with 392 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 6.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 152 | 9.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 392 | 24.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 6.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 5.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 3.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.25% |
| Total | 1,603 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abihilan grew from 954 in 1990 to 1,093 in 2020, an increase of 139 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.74%, or a decrease of 510 people, from the previous population of 1,603 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 954 | – | |
| 916 | -0.76% | |
| 1,140 | 4.80% | |
| 1,106 | -0.42% | |
| 1,209 | 3.29% | |
| 1,603 | 5.52% | |
| 1,093 | -7.74% |
Location
Abihilan is situated at approximately 9.8283, 124.4538, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 189.8 meters or 622.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abihilan 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.