Cervantes, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 2718 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 234.70 km2 (90.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,449 |
| Density (2020) | 83 / km2 (215 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 59' North, 120° 44' East (16.9899, 120.7354) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 499.4 meters (1,637.9 feet) |
Cervantes is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 234.70 square kilometers or 90.62 square miles which constitutes 9.04% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,449. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 83 inhabitants per square kilometer or 215 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cervantes has 13 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluling | 7.24% | 1,409 | 1,286 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| Comillas North | 12.00% | 2,333 | 1,870 | 24.76% | 4.77% |
| Comillas South | 11.08% | 2,154 | 1,834 | 17.45% | 3.44% |
| Concepcion | 10.49% | 2,041 | 1,791 | 13.96% | 2.79% |
| Dinwede East | 3.80% | 739 | 564 | 31.03% | 5.85% |
| Dinwede West | 4.25% | 827 | 686 | 20.55% | 4.01% |
| Libang | 5.37% | 1,044 | 1,003 | 4.09% | 0.85% |
| Malaya | 9.55% | 1,858 | 1,682 | 10.46% | 2.12% |
| Pilipil | 2.53% | 493 | 406 | 21.43% | 4.17% |
| Remedios | 5.87% | 1,141 | 1,070 | 6.64% | 1.36% |
| Rosario | 12.05% | 2,344 | 2,115 | 10.83% | 2.19% |
| San Juan | 11.04% | 2,148 | 2,004 | 7.19% | 1.47% |
| San Luis | 4.72% | 918 | 900 | 2.00% | 0.42% |
| Cervantes Total | 19,449 | 17,211 | 13.00% | 2.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cervantes for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱122,064,388.49.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,106,162.99 | – |
| 2010 | 68,222,716.16 | 44.83% |
| 2011 | 71,064,455.89 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 67,572,775.75 | -4.91% |
| 2013 | 72,030,521.86 | 6.60% |
| 2014 | 65,351,289.68 | -9.27% |
| 2015 | 91,658,315.98 | 40.25% |
| 2016 | 122,064,388.49 | 33.17% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cervantes in the 2015 Census was 17,111 broken down into 3,682 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,460 | 2,282 | 5.46 | |
| 13,764 | 2,431 | 5.66 | |
| 14,195 | 2,673 | 5.31 | |
| 14,116 | 2,952 | 4.78 | |
| 16,564 | 3,292 | 5.03 | |
| 17,111 | 3,682 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cervantes is 10 to 14, with 1,971 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 192 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 323 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,555 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,949 | 11.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,971 | 11.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,723 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,504 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,397 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,249 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 987 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 864 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 774 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 739 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 675 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 574 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 292 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 192 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 196 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 247 | 1.44% |
| Total | 17,211 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cervantes grew from 1,437 in 1903 to 19,449 in 2020, an increase of 18,012 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.61%, or an increase of 2,238 people, from the previous population of 17,211 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,437 | – | |
| 5,947 | 9.38% | |
| 7,155 | 0.93% | |
| 4,346 | -4.99% | |
| 7,063 | 4.36% | |
| 8,223 | 1.50% | |
| 8,976 | 1.77% | |
| 9,617 | 1.39% | |
| 12,476 | 2.64% | |
| 13,777 | 1.88% | |
| 14,195 | 0.64% | |
| 14,116 | -0.08% | |
| 16,573 | 6.01% | |
| 17,211 | 0.72% | |
| 19,449 | 2.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cervantes for the year 2019 was 10,913, broken down into 5,624 males and 5,289 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cervantes is situated at approximately 16° 59' North, 120° 44' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 499.4 meters or 1,637.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Cervantes are Candon, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Santiago, Isabela, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are Tadian, Mountain Province, Bauko, Mountain Province, Mankayan, Benguet, Sigay, Ilocos Sur, Quirino, Ilocos Sur, and Besao, Mountain Province. Its distance from the national capital is 266.79 kilometers (165.77 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tadian, Mountain Province, 9.22 kilometers (5.73 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Bauko, Mountain Province, 13.11 kilometers (8.15 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Mankayan, Benguet, 15.93 kilometers (9.90 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Sigay, Ilocos Sur, 16.67 kilometers (10.36 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Quirino, Ilocos Sur, 17.41 kilometers (10.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Besao, Mountain Province, 17.34 kilometers (10.77 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 37.78 kilometers (23.48 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 60.80 kilometers (37.78 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Baguio, 65.73 kilometers (40.84 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 74.42 kilometers (46.24 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 92.60 kilometers (57.54 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 94.36 kilometers (58.63 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
Distance from Manila: 266.79 kilometers (165.77 miles) to the South (S6°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.