Sudipen, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 2520 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 97.59 km2 (37.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,187 |
| Density (2020) | 176 / km2 (456 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 54' North, 120° 28' East (16.9074, 120.4645) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.4 meters (70.2 feet) |
Sudipen is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 97.59 square kilometers or 37.68 square miles which constitutes 6.51% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,187. This represented 2.09% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.32% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 176 inhabitants per square kilometer or 456 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sudipen has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigbiga | 6.24% | 1,072 | 1,080 | -0.74% | -0.16% |
| Bulalaan | 3.51% | 604 | 612 | -1.31% | -0.28% |
| Castro | 10.04% | 1,725 | 1,550 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| Duplas | 5.99% | 1,029 | 973 | 5.76% | 1.18% |
| Ilocano | 5.09% | 875 | 833 | 5.04% | 1.04% |
| Ipet | 10.04% | 1,725 | 1,638 | 5.31% | 1.10% |
| Maliclico | 4.93% | 847 | 833 | 1.68% | 0.35% |
| Namaltugan | 5.75% | 988 | 1,021 | -3.23% | -0.69% |
| Old Central | 7.94% | 1,365 | 1,361 | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Poblacion | 6.69% | 1,149 | 1,240 | -7.34% | -1.59% |
| Porporiket | 4.81% | 826 | 900 | -8.22% | -1.79% |
| San Francisco Norte | 2.89% | 497 | 524 | -5.15% | -1.11% |
| San Francisco Sur | 4.78% | 821 | 847 | -3.07% | -0.65% |
| San Jose | 5.14% | 884 | 871 | 1.49% | 0.31% |
| Sengngat | 8.02% | 1,379 | 1,357 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Turod | 5.24% | 901 | 879 | 2.50% | 0.52% |
| Up-uplas | 2.91% | 500 | 537 | -6.89% | -1.49% |
| Sudipen Total | 17,187 | 17,056 | 0.77% | 0.16% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sudipen for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱157,871,556.36.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,965,135.61 | – |
| 2010 | 74,036,869.05 | 100.29% |
| 2011 | 59,271,412.78 | -19.94% |
| 2012 | 57,575,833.12 | -2.86% |
| 2013 | 56,575,626.70 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 51,431,790.77 | -9.09% |
| 2015 | 98,617,175.52 | 91.74% |
| 2016 | 157,871,556.36 | 60.09% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sudipen in the 2015 Census was 17,021 broken down into 3,810 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,043 | 2,519 | 5.18 | |
| 14,075 | 2,748 | 5.12 | |
| 15,097 | 2,823 | 5.35 | |
| 15,949 | 3,458 | 4.61 | |
| 16,527 | 3,570 | 4.63 | |
| 17,021 | 3,810 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sudipen is 5 to 9, with 1,623 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 292 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 315 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,231 | 7.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,623 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,528 | 8.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,456 | 8.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,421 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,351 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,253 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,114 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 972 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,024 | 6.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 907 | 5.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 802 | 4.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 613 | 3.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 492 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 351 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 292 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 311 | 1.82% |
| Total | 17,056 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sudipen grew from 3,569 in 1918 to 17,187 in 2020, an increase of 13,618 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.16%, or an increase of 131 people, from the previous population of 17,056 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,569 | – | |
| 6,039 | 2.66% | |
| 6,922 | 1.41% | |
| 7,926 | 1.20% | |
| 9,785 | 2.08% | |
| 10,430 | 1.29% | |
| 10,796 | 0.69% | |
| 13,043 | 1.91% | |
| 14,075 | 1.44% | |
| 15,099 | 1.52% | |
| 15,949 | 0.76% | |
| 16,531 | 1.31% | |
| 17,056 | 0.60% | |
| 17,187 | 0.16% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sudipen for the year 2019 was 13,933, broken down into 7,182 males and 6,751 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sudipen is situated at approximately 16° 54' North, 120° 28' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.4 meters or 70.2 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 Sudipen are Candon, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Bangar, La Union, Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, Suyo, Ilocos Sur, and Luna, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 262.04 kilometers (162.82 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, 3.72 kilometers (2.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Bangar, La Union, 4.28 kilometers (2.66 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Alilem, Ilocos Sur, 7.56 kilometers (4.70 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, 8.85 kilometers (5.50 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Suyo, Ilocos Sur, 10.49 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Luna, La Union, 10.72 kilometers (6.66 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 31.54 kilometers (19.60 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 35.42 kilometers (22.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Baguio, 56.32 kilometers (35.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 74.37 kilometers (46.21 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 96.39 kilometers (59.90 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 97.44 kilometers (60.54 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
Distance from Manila: 262.04 kilometers (162.82 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.