Abang, Municipality of Bucay, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Bucay |
| Postal code | 2805 |
| Population (2020) | 766 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5193, 120.7214 (17° 31' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 97.2 meters (318.9 feet) |
Abang is a barangay in the municipality of Bucay, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 766. This represented 4.27% of the total population of Bucay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abang in the 2015 Census was 752 broken down into 172 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 110 | 4.93 | |
| 659 | 125 | 5.27 | |
| 704 | 138 | 5.10 | |
| 746 | 163 | 4.58 | |
| 820 | 164 | 5.00 | |
| 752 | 172 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abang is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 8.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 11.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 11.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 6.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 2.79% |
| Total | 752 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abang grew from 542 in 1990 to 766 in 2020, an increase of 224 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 752 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 542 | – | |
| 659 | 3.73% | |
| 704 | 1.43% | |
| 746 | 0.80% | |
| 820 | 3.50% | |
| 752 | -1.63% | |
| 766 | 0.39% |
Location
Abang is situated at approximately 17.5193, 120.7214, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 97.2 meters or 318.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abang 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.