Aroganga, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Postal code | 6817 |
| Population (2020) | 1,012 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0484, 125.3923 (12° 3' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Aroganga is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,012. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aroganga in the 2015 Census was 1,176 broken down into 235 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,241 | 232 | 5.35 | |
| 843 | 162 | 5.20 | |
| 1,184 | 228 | 5.19 | |
| 894 | 196 | 4.56 | |
| 1,153 | 243 | 4.74 | |
| 1,176 | 235 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aroganga is 5 to 9, with 157 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 10.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 13.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 12.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 11.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 8.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 4.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 3.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.28% |
| Total | 1,176 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aroganga fell from 1,241 in 1990 to 1,012 in 2020, a decrease of 229 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.11%, or a decrease of 164 people, from the previous population of 1,176 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,241 | – | |
| 843 | -6.99% | |
| 1,184 | 7.56% | |
| 894 | -3.80% | |
| 1,153 | 9.70% | |
| 1,176 | 0.38% | |
| 1,012 | -3.11% |
Location
Aroganga is situated at approximately 12.0484, 125.3923, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aroganga 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.