Salcedo, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 2711 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 103.44 km2 (39.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,110 |
| Density (2020) | 107 / km2 (278 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 9' North, 120° 32' East (17.1507, 120.5361) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.2 meters (200.8 feet) |
Salcedo, formerly known as Bauguen, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 103.44 square kilometers or 39.94 square miles which constitutes 3.98% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,110. This represented 1.57% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.21% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 107 inhabitants per square kilometer or 278 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Salcedo has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atabay | 2.57% | 285 | 288 | -1.04% | -0.22% |
| Balidbid | 11.46% | 1,273 | 1,181 | 7.79% | 1.59% |
| Baluarte | 5.92% | 658 | 690 | -4.64% | -0.99% |
| Baybayading | 1.70% | 189 | 248 | -23.79% | -5.56% |
| Boguibog | 5.83% | 648 | 734 | -11.72% | -2.59% |
| Bulala-Leguey | 2.66% | 295 | 306 | -3.59% | -0.77% |
| Calangcuasan | 10.17% | 1,130 | 1,079 | 4.73% | 0.98% |
| Culiong | 2.52% | 280 | 271 | 3.32% | 0.69% |
| Dinaratan | 6.82% | 758 | 811 | -6.54% | -1.41% |
| Kaliwakiw | 3.29% | 366 | 374 | -2.14% | -0.45% |
| Kinmarin | 3.33% | 370 | 382 | -3.14% | -0.67% |
| Lucbuban | 4.96% | 551 | 539 | 2.23% | 0.46% |
| Madarang | 2.29% | 254 | 303 | -16.17% | -3.64% |
| Maligcong | 2.69% | 299 | 323 | -7.43% | -1.61% |
| Pias | 4.37% | 485 | 546 | -11.17% | -2.46% |
| Poblacion Norte | 8.19% | 910 | 845 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Poblacion Sur | 5.38% | 598 | 597 | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| San Gaspar | 3.47% | 386 | 369 | 4.61% | 0.95% |
| San Tiburcio | 5.36% | 596 | 600 | -0.67% | -0.14% |
| Sorioan | 5.36% | 595 | 622 | -4.34% | -0.93% |
| Ubbog | 1.66% | 184 | 180 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
| Salcedo Total | 11,110 | 11,288 | -1.58% | -0.33% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Salcedo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱210,026,563.01.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,921,383.58 | – |
| 2010 | 103,048,563.82 | 164.76% |
| 2011 | 117,799,975.12 | 14.32% |
| 2012 | 77,961,076.68 | -33.82% |
| 2013 | 73,082,453.35 | -6.26% |
| 2014 | 44,317,593.99 | -39.36% |
| 2015 | 89,773,911.85 | 102.57% |
| 2016 | 210,026,563.01 | 133.95% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Salcedo in the 2015 Census was 11,287 broken down into 2,683 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,379 | 1,862 | 5.04 | |
| 10,112 | 2,046 | 4.94 | |
| 10,409 | 2,111 | 4.93 | |
| 10,704 | 2,294 | 4.67 | |
| 10,935 | 2,478 | 4.41 | |
| 11,287 | 2,683 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salcedo is 10 to 14, with 1,071 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 182 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 182 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 759 | 6.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,025 | 9.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,071 | 9.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 957 | 8.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 879 | 7.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 830 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 815 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 786 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 652 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 715 | 6.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 624 | 5.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 550 | 4.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 430 | 3.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 318 | 2.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 233 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 208 | 1.84% |
| 80 and over | 254 | 2.25% |
| Total | 11,288 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salcedo grew from 1,504 in 1903 to 11,110 in 2020, an increase of 9,606 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.33%, or a decrease of 178 people, from the previous population of 11,288 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,504 | – | |
| 2,200 | 2.43% | |
| 5,065 | 4.26% | |
| 4,771 | -0.61% | |
| 6,005 | 2.04% | |
| 6,992 | 1.50% | |
| 7,978 | 2.68% | |
| 8,302 | 0.80% | |
| 9,397 | 1.25% | |
| 10,116 | 1.39% | |
| 10,409 | 0.61% | |
| 10,704 | 0.39% | |
| 10,935 | 0.78% | |
| 11,288 | 0.61% | |
| 11,110 | -0.33% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Salcedo for the year 2019 was 7,807, broken down into 4,041 males and 3,766 females.
Location
The municipal center of Salcedo is situated at approximately 17° 9' North, 120° 32' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.2 meters or 200.8 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 Salcedo are Candon, Ilocos Sur, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, Gregorio del Pilar, Ilocos Sur, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, and Sigay, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 287.25 kilometers (178.49 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, 8.01 kilometers (4.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Gregorio del Pilar, Ilocos Sur, 7.96 kilometers (4.95 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, 10.08 kilometers (6.26 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, 10.74 kilometers (6.67 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, 11.17 kilometers (6.94 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Sigay, Ilocos Sur, 11.10 kilometers (6.90 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 10.37 kilometers (6.44 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 49.35 kilometers (30.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 63.55 kilometers (39.49 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Baguio, 81.98 kilometers (50.94 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 100.30 kilometers (62.33 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 105.15 kilometers (65.34 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
Distance from Manila: 287.25 kilometers (178.49 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.