Dugong, 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) | 1,628 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.4685, 120.7071 (17° 28' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 122.1 meters (400.6 feet) |
Dugong is a barangay in the municipality of Bucay, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,628. This represented 9.07% of the total population of Bucay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dugong in the 2015 Census was 1,520 broken down into 304 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301 | 239 | 5.44 | |
| 1,384 | 246 | 5.63 | |
| 1,386 | 271 | 5.11 | |
| 1,377 | 314 | 4.39 | |
| 1,532 | 317 | 4.83 | |
| 1,520 | 304 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dugong is 5 to 9, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 139 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 185 | 12.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 168 | 11.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 7.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 4.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,520 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dugong grew from 1,301 in 1990 to 1,628 in 2020, an increase of 327 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.46%, or an increase of 108 people, from the previous population of 1,520 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,301 | – | |
| 1,384 | 1.17% | |
| 1,386 | 0.03% | |
| 1,377 | -0.09% | |
| 1,532 | 3.96% | |
| 1,520 | -0.15% | |
| 1,628 | 1.46% |
Location
Dugong is situated at approximately 17.4685, 120.7071, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 122.1 meters or 400.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dugong 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.