Alang‑alang, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 1,822 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6044, 125.4373 (11° 36' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Alang‑alang is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,822. This represented 2.53% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alang-alang in the 2015 Census was 2,041 broken down into 459 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 928 | 177 | 5.24 | |
| 953 | 200 | 4.77 | |
| 1,337 | 281 | 4.76 | |
| 1,741 | 405 | 4.30 | |
| 1,867 | 423 | 4.41 | |
| 2,041 | 459 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alang-alang is 15 to 19, with 238 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 148 | 7.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 202 | 9.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 206 | 9.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 238 | 11.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 175 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 162 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 143 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 141 | 6.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 124 | 6.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 109 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.87% |
| Total | 2,062 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alang-alang grew from 940 in 1990 to 1,822 in 2020, an increase of 882 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.57%, or a decrease of 240 people, from the previous population of 2,062 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 940 | – | |
| 953 | 0.26% | |
| 1,352 | 7.79% | |
| 1,751 | 3.63% | |
| 1,913 | 3.27% | |
| 2,062 | 1.44% | |
| 1,822 | -2.57% |
Location
Alang‑alang is situated at approximately 11.6044, 125.4373, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alang‑alang 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.