Apoloy, Municipality of Siaton, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Siaton |
| Postal code | 6219 |
| Population (2020) | 2,378 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2113, 123.0210 (9° 13' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 148.7 meters (487.9 feet) |
Apoloy is a barangay in the municipality of Siaton, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,378. This represented 2.86% of the total population of Siaton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Apoloy in the 2015 Census was 2,439 broken down into 507 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,188 | 238 | 4.99 | |
| 1,535 | 318 | 4.83 | |
| 1,914 | 406 | 4.71 | |
| 2,038 | 412 | 4.95 | |
| 2,337 | 475 | 4.92 | |
| 2,439 | 507 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apoloy is 5 to 9, with 343 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 3.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 302 | 12.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 343 | 14.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 306 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 266 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 242 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 178 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 143 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 128 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 4.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 3.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 1.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.45% |
| Total | 2,439 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apoloy grew from 1,188 in 1990 to 2,378 in 2020, an increase of 1,190 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 61 people, from the previous population of 2,439 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,188 | – | |
| 1,535 | 4.92% | |
| 1,914 | 4.85% | |
| 2,038 | 0.87% | |
| 2,337 | 5.11% | |
| 2,439 | 0.82% | |
| 2,378 | -0.53% |
Location
Apoloy is situated at approximately 9.2113, 123.0210, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 148.7 meters or 487.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Apoloy 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.