Nagbukel, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 2725 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 43.12 km2 (16.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 5,465 |
| Density (2020) | 127 / km2 (328 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 27' North, 120° 32' East (17.4466, 120.5260) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.1 meters (72.4 feet) |
Nagbukel is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 43.12 square kilometers or 16.65 square miles which constitutes 1.66% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,465. This represented 0.77% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.10% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 127 inhabitants per square kilometer or 328 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Nagbukel has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaweg | 11.16% | 610 | 558 | 9.32% | 1.89% |
| Bandril | 8.75% | 478 | 426 | 12.21% | 2.45% |
| Bantugo | 12.64% | 691 | 688 | 0.44% | 0.09% |
| Cadacad | 4.21% | 230 | 237 | -2.95% | -0.63% |
| Casilagan | 6.04% | 330 | 308 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
| Casocos | 3.97% | 217 | 187 | 16.04% | 3.18% |
| Lapting | 7.72% | 422 | 399 | 5.76% | 1.19% |
| Mapisi | 6.62% | 362 | 367 | -1.36% | -0.29% |
| Mission | 7.67% | 419 | 385 | 8.83% | 1.80% |
| Poblacion East | 9.46% | 517 | 517 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Poblacion West | 10.58% | 578 | 546 | 5.86% | 1.21% |
| Taleb | 11.18% | 611 | 641 | -4.68% | -1.00% |
| Nagbukel Total | 5,465 | 5,259 | 3.92% | 0.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Nagbukel for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱37,623,073.52.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,666,944.89 | – |
| 2010 | 69,765,154.09 | 182.83% |
| 2011 | 69,014,862.89 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 67,219,029.76 | -2.60% |
| 2013 | 57,867,609.88 | -13.91% |
| 2014 | 30,042,762.06 | -48.08% |
| 2015 | 34,453,570.82 | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 37,623,073.52 | 9.20% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Nagbukel in the 2015 Census was 5,254 broken down into 1,182 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,806 | 740 | 5.14 | |
| 4,124 | 823 | 5.01 | |
| 4,667 | 910 | 5.13 | |
| 4,763 | 998 | 4.77 | |
| 4,935 | 1,093 | 4.52 | |
| 5,254 | 1,182 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nagbukel is 5 to 9, with 531 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 76 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 98 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 435 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 531 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 468 | 8.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 445 | 8.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 472 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 432 | 8.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 383 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 354 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 306 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 282 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 271 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 192 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 200 | 3.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 117 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 76 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 85 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 112 | 2.13% |
| Total | 5,259 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nagbukel grew from 1,979 in 1918 to 5,465 in 2020, an increase of 3,486 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 206 people, from the previous population of 5,259 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,979 | – | |
| 2,497 | 1.17% | |
| 2,345 | -0.64% | |
| 2,874 | 1.80% | |
| 2,978 | 0.35% | |
| 3,226 | 1.62% | |
| 3,539 | 1.87% | |
| 3,806 | 0.73% | |
| 4,124 | 1.51% | |
| 4,671 | 2.71% | |
| 4,764 | 0.27% | |
| 4,938 | 1.31% | |
| 5,259 | 1.21% | |
| 5,465 | 0.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Nagbukel for the year 2019 was 4,287, broken down into 2,201 males and 2,086 females.
Location
The municipal center of Nagbukel is situated at approximately 17° 27' North, 120° 32' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.1 meters or 72.4 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 Nagbukel are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Pilar, Abra, San Isidro, Abra, Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, San Quintin, Abra, and Villaviciosa, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 319.75 kilometers (198.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, 6.02 kilometers (3.74 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Pilar, Abra, 8.08 kilometers (5.02 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- San Isidro, Abra, 8.31 kilometers (5.16 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, 9.98 kilometers (6.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- San Quintin, Abra, 10.65 kilometers (6.62 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Villaviciosa, Abra, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the East (S85°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 20.35 kilometers (12.65 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 29.66 kilometers (18.43 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 67.63 kilometers (42.03 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 83.39 kilometers (51.82 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 94.52 kilometers (58.73 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 99.97 kilometers (62.12 miles) to the East (N88°E)
Distance from Manila: 319.75 kilometers (198.69 miles) to the South (S9°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.