Ayudante, City of Candon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| City | Candon |
| Postal code | 2710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,123 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1619, 120.4395 (17° 10' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Ayudante is a barangay in the city of Candon, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,123. This represented 1.83% of the total population of Candon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ayudante in the 2015 Census was 952 broken down into 233 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 844 | 177 | 4.77 | |
| 868 | 191 | 4.54 | |
| 994 | 212 | 4.69 | |
| 1,062 | 229 | 4.64 | |
| 1,060 | 247 | 4.29 | |
| 952 | 233 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ayudante is 5 to 9, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 8.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 9.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 8.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 8.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 7.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 6.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 4.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.42% |
| Total | 952 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ayudante grew from 844 in 1990 to 1,123 in 2020, an increase of 279 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.54%, or an increase of 171 people, from the previous population of 952 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 844 | – | |
| 868 | 0.53% | |
| 994 | 2.95% | |
| 1,062 | 0.92% | |
| 1,060 | -0.07% | |
| 952 | -2.02% | |
| 1,123 | 3.54% |
Location
Ayudante is situated at approximately 17.1619, 120.4395, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ayudante 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.