Arong, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 327 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0221, 124.8006 (12° 1' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.9 meters (88.3 feet) |
Arong is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 327. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arong in the 2015 Census was 206 broken down into 46 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 29 | 4.79 | |
| 173 | 36 | 4.81 | |
| 147 | 34 | 4.32 | |
| 193 | 42 | 4.60 | |
| 178 | 37 | 4.81 | |
| 206 | 46 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arong is 10 to 14, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 3.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 10.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 13.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 12.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 10.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 9.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 4.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.49% |
| Total | 206 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arong grew from 139 in 1990 to 327 in 2020, an increase of 188 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 10.21%, or an increase of 121 people, from the previous population of 206 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | – | |
| 173 | 4.18% | |
| 147 | -3.43% | |
| 193 | 3.83% | |
| 178 | -2.90% | |
| 206 | 2.82% | |
| 327 | 10.21% |
Location
Arong is situated at approximately 12.0221, 124.8006, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.9 meters or 88.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Arong 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.