Suyo, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 2715 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 124.00 km2 (47.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 10,766 |
| Density (2020) | 87 / km2 (225 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 59' North, 120° 31' East (16.9845, 120.5147) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 114.6 meters (376.0 feet) |
Suyo is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 124.00 square kilometers or 47.88 square miles which constitutes 4.78% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,766. This represented 1.52% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.20% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 87 inhabitants per square kilometer or 225 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Suyo has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baringcucurong | 13.15% | 1,416 | 1,601 | -11.56% | -2.55% |
| Cabugao | 10.54% | 1,135 | 1,301 | -12.76% | -2.83% |
| Man-atong | 16.30% | 1,755 | 1,856 | -5.44% | -1.17% |
| Patoc-ao | 5.77% | 621 | 700 | -11.29% | -2.49% |
| Poblacion | 18.04% | 1,942 | 1,931 | 0.57% | 0.12% |
| Suyo Proper | 16.12% | 1,736 | 1,848 | -6.06% | -1.31% |
| Urzadan | 7.38% | 795 | 837 | -5.02% | -1.08% |
| Uso | 12.69% | 1,366 | 1,372 | -0.44% | -0.09% |
| Suyo Total | 10,766 | 11,446 | -5.94% | -1.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Suyo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱98,978,680.96.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35,970,272.36 | – |
| 2010 | 69,945,960.57 | 94.45% |
| 2011 | 57,274,761.71 | -18.12% |
| 2012 | 56,698,499.38 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 58,135,305.60 | 2.53% |
| 2014 | 49,167,030.12 | -15.43% |
| 2015 | 54,444,617.06 | 10.73% |
| 2016 | 98,978,680.96 | 81.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Suyo in the 2015 Census was 11,410 broken down into 2,505 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,948 | 1,480 | 5.37 | |
| 8,854 | 1,643 | 5.39 | |
| 9,685 | 1,859 | 5.21 | |
| 11,826 | 2,234 | 5.29 | |
| 10,607 | 2,273 | 4.67 | |
| 11,410 | 2,505 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Suyo is 5 to 9, with 1,101 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 159 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 180 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 786 | 6.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,101 | 9.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,073 | 9.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 991 | 8.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,100 | 9.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 985 | 8.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 876 | 7.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 724 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 682 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 639 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 600 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 512 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 423 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 236 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 159 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 195 | 1.70% |
| 80 and over | 184 | 1.61% |
| Total | 11,446 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Suyo grew from 17 in 1903 to 10,766 in 2020, an increase of 10,749 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.28%, or a decrease of 680 people, from the previous population of 11,446 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | – | |
| 1,842 | 34.43% | |
| 3,750 | 3.62% | |
| 3,012 | -2.22% | |
| 4,704 | 4.00% | |
| 5,355 | 1.28% | |
| 6,163 | 2.86% | |
| 6,454 | 0.93% | |
| 7,950 | 2.11% | |
| 8,870 | 2.07% | |
| 9,685 | 1.90% | |
| 11,826 | 2.79% | |
| 10,622 | -3.83% | |
| 11,446 | 1.43% | |
| 10,766 | -1.28% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Suyo for the year 2019 was 7,630, broken down into 3,912 males and 3,718 females.
Location
The municipal center of Suyo is situated at approximately 16° 59' North, 120° 31' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 114.6 meters or 376.0 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 Suyo are Candon, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Sudipen, La Union, Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Bangar, La Union, and Sigay, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 269.55 kilometers (167.49 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, 9.26 kilometers (5.75 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Sudipen, La Union, 10.49 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Alilem, Ilocos Sur, 10.91 kilometers (6.78 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, 12.91 kilometers (8.02 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Bangar, La Union, 14.02 kilometers (8.71 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Sigay, Ilocos Sur, 14.54 kilometers (9.03 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 23.79 kilometers (14.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 45.85 kilometers (28.49 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Baguio, 63.91 kilometers (39.71 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 66.53 kilometers (41.34 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 106.02 kilometers (65.88 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 107.92 kilometers (67.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
Distance from Manila: 269.55 kilometers (167.49 miles) to the South (S11°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.