Bato, City of San Fernando, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| City | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 2500 |
| Population (2020) | 997 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6416, 120.3458 (16° 38' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.9 meters (71.8 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the city of San Fernando, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 997. This represented 0.79% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 1,046 broken down into 256 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 719 | 138 | 5.21 | |
| 741 | 151 | 4.91 | |
| 784 | 152 | 5.16 | |
| 898 | 200 | 4.49 | |
| 989 | 219 | 4.52 | |
| 1,046 | 256 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 30 to 34, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 6.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 8.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 6.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 7.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 7.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 8.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 9.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 6.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 6.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 2.10% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.20% |
| Total | 1,046 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 719 in 1990 to 997 in 2020, an increase of 278 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.00%, or a decrease of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,046 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 719 | – | |
| 741 | 0.57% | |
| 784 | 1.22% | |
| 898 | 1.89% | |
| 989 | 3.58% | |
| 1,046 | 1.07% | |
| 997 | -1.00% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 16.6416, 120.3458, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.9 meters or 71.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.