Alegria Norte, Municipality of Loay, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loay |
| Postal code | 6303 |
| Population (2020) | 277 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6211, 123.9857 (9° 37' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.9 meters (157.2 feet) |
Alegria Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Loay, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 277. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Loay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alegria Norte in the 2015 Census was 300 broken down into 62 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 45 | 5.16 | |
| 193 | 41 | 4.71 | |
| 251 | 47 | 5.34 | |
| 264 | 58 | 4.55 | |
| 299 | 63 | 4.75 | |
| 300 | 62 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alegria Norte is 10 to 14, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 6.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 12.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 14.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 11.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 11 | 3.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 7.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 6.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 4.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 4.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.67% |
| Total | 300 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alegria Norte grew from 232 in 1990 to 277 in 2020, an increase of 45 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.66%, or a decrease of 23 people, from the previous population of 300 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | – | |
| 193 | -3.39% | |
| 251 | 5.80% | |
| 264 | 0.70% | |
| 299 | 4.64% | |
| 300 | 0.06% | |
| 277 | -1.66% |
Location
Alegria Norte is situated at approximately 9.6211, 123.9857, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.9 meters or 157.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alegria Norte 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.