Acaban, Municipality of Culaba, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Culaba |
| Postal code | 6547 |
| Population (2020) | 552 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.6529, 124.4863 (11° 39' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 660.5 meters (2,167.0 feet) |
Acaban is a barangay in the municipality of Culaba, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 552. This represented 4.26% of the total population of Culaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Acaban in the 2015 Census was 615 broken down into 136 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | 115 | 5.61 | |
| 782 | 120 | 6.52 | |
| 629 | 125 | 5.03 | |
| 628 | 139 | 4.52 | |
| 635 | 135 | 4.70 | |
| 615 | 136 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Acaban is 15 to 19, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 6.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 10.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 10.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 14.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 4.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.14% |
| Total | 615 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Acaban fell from 645 in 1990 to 552 in 2020, a decrease of 93 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.25%, or a decrease of 63 people, from the previous population of 615 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 645 | – | |
| 782 | 3.67% | |
| 629 | -4.56% | |
| 628 | -0.02% | |
| 635 | 0.40% | |
| 615 | -0.61% | |
| 552 | -2.25% |
Location
Acaban is situated at approximately 11.6529, 124.4863, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 660.5 meters or 2,167.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Acaban 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.