Narvacan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 2704 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 122.21 km2 (47.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 46,234 |
| Density (2020) | 378 / km2 (980 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 25' North, 120° 29' East (17.4194, 120.4769) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (26.0 feet) |
Narvacan is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 122.21 square kilometers or 47.19 square miles which constitutes 4.71% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 46,234. This represented 6.55% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.87% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 378 inhabitants per square kilometer or 980 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Narvacan has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuor | 2.49% | 1,150 | 1,147 | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Ambulogan | 3.30% | 1,525 | 1,407 | 8.39% | 1.71% |
| Aquib | 2.07% | 955 | 937 | 1.92% | 0.40% |
| Banglayan | 2.48% | 1,146 | 1,120 | 2.32% | 0.48% |
| Bantay Abot | 1.92% | 886 | 818 | 8.31% | 1.70% |
| Bulanos | 2.32% | 1,074 | 937 | 14.62% | 2.91% |
| Cadacad | 1.62% | 749 | 682 | 9.82% | 1.99% |
| Cagayungan | 2.55% | 1,178 | 1,198 | -1.67% | -0.35% |
| Camarao | 2.91% | 1,346 | 1,321 | 1.89% | 0.40% |
| Casilagan | 1.67% | 771 | 647 | 19.17% | 3.76% |
| Codoog | 2.01% | 929 | 952 | -2.42% | -0.51% |
| Dasay | 2.77% | 1,281 | 1,254 | 2.15% | 0.45% |
| Dinalaoan | 2.81% | 1,300 | 1,103 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| Estancia | 0.59% | 275 | 244 | 12.70% | 2.55% |
| Lanipao | 1.46% | 677 | 647 | 4.64% | 0.96% |
| Lungog | 4.79% | 2,213 | 2,152 | 2.83% | 0.59% |
| Margaay | 5.64% | 2,607 | 2,227 | 17.06% | 3.37% |
| Marozo | 3.09% | 1,427 | 1,304 | 9.43% | 1.92% |
| Naguneg | 4.46% | 2,062 | 1,947 | 5.91% | 1.22% |
| Orence | 4.26% | 1,969 | 1,876 | 4.96% | 1.02% |
| Pantoc | 2.44% | 1,127 | 1,078 | 4.55% | 0.94% |
| Paratong | 3.70% | 1,709 | 1,612 | 6.02% | 1.24% |
| Parparia | 2.81% | 1,301 | 1,241 | 4.83% | 1.00% |
| Quinarayan | 5.90% | 2,730 | 2,739 | -0.33% | -0.07% |
| Rivadavia | 1.54% | 712 | 747 | -4.69% | -1.00% |
| San Antonio | 4.18% | 1,934 | 1,866 | 3.64% | 0.76% |
| San Jose | 2.97% | 1,375 | 1,393 | -1.29% | -0.27% |
| San Pablo | 2.47% | 1,144 | 1,228 | -6.84% | -1.48% |
| San Pedro | 4.36% | 2,015 | 1,947 | 3.49% | 0.73% |
| Santa Lucia | 3.29% | 1,521 | 1,574 | -3.37% | -0.72% |
| Sarmingan | 1.38% | 640 | 520 | 23.08% | 4.47% |
| Sucoc | 3.37% | 1,559 | 1,517 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Sulvec | 4.92% | 2,277 | 2,005 | 13.57% | 2.71% |
| Turod | 1.45% | 670 | 619 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Narvacan Total | 46,234 | 44,006 | 5.06% | 1.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Narvacan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱427,749,398.10.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 137,841,232.38 | – |
| 2011 | 173,637,133.59 | 25.97% |
| 2012 | 180,131,332.67 | 3.74% |
| 2013 | 165,067,064.12 | -8.36% |
| 2014 | 108,868,823.24 | -34.05% |
| 2015 | 114,441,070.12 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 427,749,398.10 | 273.77% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Narvacan in the 2015 Census was 43,959 broken down into 9,856 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,076 | 6,862 | 5.11 | |
| 35,462 | 7,338 | 4.83 | |
| 38,416 | 7,803 | 4.92 | |
| 41,465 | 8,910 | 4.65 | |
| 42,787 | 9,432 | 4.54 | |
| 43,959 | 9,856 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Narvacan is 5 to 9, with 4,201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 692 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 793 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,215 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,201 | 9.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,160 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,754 | 8.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,854 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,539 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,430 | 7.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,950 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,474 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,473 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,270 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,910 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,612 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,146 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 794 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 692 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 739 | 1.68% |
| Total | 44,006 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Narvacan grew from 19,575 in 1903 to 46,234 in 2020, an increase of 26,659 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.05%, or an increase of 2,228 people, from the previous population of 44,006 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19,575 | – | |
| 23,071 | 1.04% | |
| 22,769 | -0.07% | |
| 22,237 | -0.24% | |
| 26,872 | 1.68% | |
| 26,962 | 0.03% | |
| 28,516 | 1.13% | |
| 30,682 | 1.47% | |
| 35,153 | 1.37% | |
| 35,489 | 0.18% | |
| 38,435 | 1.72% | |
| 41,578 | 1.09% | |
| 42,803 | 1.06% | |
| 44,006 | 0.53% | |
| 46,234 | 1.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Narvacan for the year 2019 was 29,096, broken down into 14,434 males and 14,662 females.
Location
The municipal center of Narvacan is situated at approximately 17° 25' North, 120° 29' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 26.0 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 Narvacan are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Santa, Ilocos Sur, Burgos, Ilocos Sur, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, and Pilar, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 317.63 kilometers (197.36 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, 5.75 kilometers (3.57 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, 6.02 kilometers (3.74 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Santa, Ilocos Sur, 8.64 kilometers (5.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Burgos, Ilocos Sur, 9.74 kilometers (6.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, 10.49 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Pilar, Abra, 12.59 kilometers (7.83 miles) to the East (S89°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 19.50 kilometers (12.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 25.64 kilometers (15.93 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 71.12 kilometers (44.19 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 86.98 kilometers (54.05 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 90.46 kilometers (56.21 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 105.31 kilometers (65.44 miles) to the East (N87°E)
Distance from Manila: 317.63 kilometers (197.36 miles) to the South (S10°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.