Tagudin, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 43 |
| Postal code | 2714 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 151.19 km2 (58.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,538 |
| Density (2020) | 275 / km2 (712 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 56' North, 120° 27' East (16.9345, 120.4450) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Tagudin is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 151.19 square kilometers or 58.37 square miles which constitutes 5.82% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,538. This represented 5.88% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.78% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 275 inhabitants per square kilometer or 712 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tagudin has 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ag-aguman | 1.75% | 728 | 694 | 4.90% | 1.01% |
| Ambalayat | 4.84% | 2,012 | 1,861 | 8.11% | 1.66% |
| Baracbac | 2.29% | 952 | 966 | -1.45% | -0.31% |
| Bario-an | 1.30% | 539 | 594 | -9.26% | -2.02% |
| Baritao | 1.52% | 633 | 639 | -0.94% | -0.20% |
| Becques | 4.60% | 1,911 | 1,905 | 0.31% | 0.07% |
| Bimmanga | 2.67% | 1,108 | 809 | 36.96% | 6.84% |
| Bio | 2.70% | 1,122 | 1,008 | 11.31% | 2.28% |
| Bitalag | 3.18% | 1,322 | 1,184 | 11.66% | 2.35% |
| Borono | 2.44% | 1,014 | 926 | 9.50% | 1.93% |
| Bucao East | 0.75% | 313 | 234 | 33.76% | 6.31% |
| Bucao West | 1.12% | 464 | 434 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| Cabaroan | 1.79% | 744 | 703 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Cabugbugan | 2.28% | 948 | 902 | 5.10% | 1.05% |
| Cabulanglangan | 1.32% | 550 | 500 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| Dacutan | 1.39% | 576 | 562 | 2.49% | 0.52% |
| Dardarat | 4.81% | 1,998 | 1,818 | 9.90% | 2.01% |
| Del Pilar | 3.38% | 1,406 | 1,283 | 9.59% | 1.95% |
| Farola | 2.43% | 1,008 | 1,203 | -16.21% | -3.65% |
| Gabur | 1.72% | 713 | 664 | 7.38% | 1.51% |
| Garitan | 2.62% | 1,090 | 992 | 9.88% | 2.00% |
| Jardin | 0.86% | 356 | 363 | -1.93% | -0.41% |
| Lacong | 2.28% | 949 | 934 | 1.61% | 0.34% |
| Lantag | 0.92% | 381 | 328 | 16.16% | 3.20% |
| Las-ud | 2.67% | 1,107 | 986 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| Libtong | 5.68% | 2,358 | 2,299 | 2.57% | 0.53% |
| Lubnac | 2.38% | 987 | 879 | 12.29% | 2.47% |
| Magsaysay | 1.82% | 754 | 669 | 12.71% | 2.55% |
| Malacañang | 1.03% | 428 | 413 | 3.63% | 0.75% |
| Pacac | 2.27% | 941 | 857 | 9.80% | 1.99% |
| Pallogan | 2.34% | 972 | 948 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Pudoc East | 5.07% | 2,105 | 1,721 | 22.31% | 4.33% |
| Pudoc West | 3.47% | 1,440 | 1,681 | -14.34% | -3.20% |
| Pula | 1.20% | 498 | 478 | 4.18% | 0.87% |
| Quirino | 1.60% | 666 | 660 | 0.91% | 0.19% |
| Ranget | 2.87% | 1,192 | 1,272 | -6.29% | -1.36% |
| Rizal | 1.84% | 764 | 745 | 2.55% | 0.53% |
| Salvacion | 1.40% | 583 | 504 | 15.67% | 3.11% |
| San Miguel | 0.95% | 396 | 379 | 4.49% | 0.93% |
| Sawat | 2.54% | 1,053 | 948 | 11.08% | 2.24% |
| Tallaoen | 2.26% | 937 | 995 | -5.83% | -1.26% |
| Tampugo | 3.04% | 1,263 | 1,141 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Tarangotong | 0.62% | 257 | 196 | 31.12% | 5.87% |
| Tagudin Total | 41,538 | 39,277 | 5.76% | 1.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tagudin for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱188,714,647.12.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 75,546,522.91 | – |
| 2010 | 110,294,470.07 | 46.00% |
| 2011 | 105,233,599.84 | -4.59% |
| 2012 | 98,866,722.65 | -6.05% |
| 2013 | 103,090,701.18 | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 95,386,983.47 | -7.47% |
| 2015 | 131,420,347.03 | 37.78% |
| 2016 | 188,714,647.12 | 43.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tagudin in the 2015 Census was 39,240 broken down into 8,644 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,279 | 5,268 | 5.56 | |
| 30,669 | 5,899 | 5.20 | |
| 34,368 | 6,603 | 5.20 | |
| 35,759 | 7,420 | 4.82 | |
| 38,098 | 8,062 | 4.73 | |
| 39,240 | 8,644 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tagudin is 10 to 14, with 3,955 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 553 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 666 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,028 | 7.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,877 | 9.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,955 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,619 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,342 | 8.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,933 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,918 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,546 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,372 | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,223 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,931 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,583 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,256 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,057 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 741 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 553 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 677 | 1.72% |
| Total | 39,277 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tagudin grew from 8,503 in 1903 to 41,538 in 2020, an increase of 33,035 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 2,261 people, from the previous population of 39,277 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,503 | – | |
| 11,237 | 1.78% | |
| 13,115 | 0.78% | |
| 15,637 | 1.82% | |
| 18,191 | 1.34% | |
| 19,575 | 0.72% | |
| 22,887 | 3.19% | |
| 23,432 | 0.47% | |
| 29,295 | 2.26% | |
| 30,697 | 0.88% | |
| 34,427 | 2.49% | |
| 35,791 | 0.54% | |
| 38,122 | 2.32% | |
| 39,277 | 0.57% | |
| 41,538 | 1.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tagudin for the year 2019 was 25,809, broken down into 12,667 males and 13,142 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tagudin is situated at approximately 16° 56' North, 120° 27' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 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 Tagudin are Candon, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Sudipen, La Union, Bangar, La Union, Suyo, Ilocos Sur, Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Luna, La Union, and Sugpon, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 265.62 kilometers (165.05 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sudipen, La Union, 3.72 kilometers (2.31 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Bangar, La Union, 5.09 kilometers (3.16 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Suyo, Ilocos Sur, 9.26 kilometers (5.75 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Alilem, Ilocos Sur, 10.46 kilometers (6.50 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Luna, La Union, 11.62 kilometers (7.22 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, 12.51 kilometers (7.77 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 28.22 kilometers (17.54 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 37.74 kilometers (23.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Baguio, 59.95 kilometers (37.25 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 70.92 kilometers (44.07 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 99.42 kilometers (61.78 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 99.36 kilometers (61.74 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
Distance from Manila: 265.62 kilometers (165.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°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.