Mameltac, 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) | 1,609 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6362, 120.3394 (16° 38' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.1 meters (49.5 feet) |
Mameltac is a barangay in the city of San Fernando, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,609. This represented 1.28% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mameltac in the 2015 Census was 1,483 broken down into 354 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | 134 | 5.35 | |
| 873 | 161 | 5.42 | |
| 957 | 175 | 5.47 | |
| 1,410 | 300 | 4.70 | |
| 1,372 | 312 | 4.40 | |
| 1,483 | 354 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mameltac is 10 to 14, with 162 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 6.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 9.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 8.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 109 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 129 | 8.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 108 | 7.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 6.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.01% |
| Total | 1,483 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mameltac grew from 717 in 1990 to 1,609 in 2020, an increase of 892 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.73%, or an increase of 126 people, from the previous population of 1,483 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 717 | – | |
| 873 | 3.76% | |
| 957 | 1.99% | |
| 1,410 | 5.49% | |
| 1,372 | -0.99% | |
| 1,483 | 1.49% | |
| 1,609 | 1.73% |
Location
Mameltac is situated at approximately 16.6362, 120.3394, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.1 meters or 49.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mameltac 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.