Licuan-Baay, Province of Abra
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 2819 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 256.42 km2 (99.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 4,566 |
| Density (2020) | 18 / km2 (46 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 36' North, 120° 54' East (17.6061, 120.8932) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 734.5 meters (2,409.0 feet) |
Licuan-Baay, formerly known as Licuan, is a municipality in the landlocked province of Abra.
The municipality has a land area of 256.42 square kilometers or 99.00 square miles which constitutes 6.11% of Abra's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,566. This represented 1.82% of the total population of Abra province, or 0.25% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 18 inhabitants per square kilometer or 46 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Licuan-Baay has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonglo | 5.72% | 261 | 319 | -18.18% | -4.14% |
| Bulbulala | 8.52% | 389 | 374 | 4.01% | 0.83% |
| Cawayan | 9.33% | 426 | 443 | -3.84% | -0.82% |
| Domenglay | 9.86% | 450 | 441 | 2.04% | 0.43% |
| Lenneng | 7.27% | 332 | 395 | -15.95% | -3.59% |
| Mapisla | 9.09% | 415 | 398 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| Mogao | 5.80% | 265 | 281 | -5.69% | -1.23% |
| Nalbuan | 17.15% | 783 | 778 | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Poblacion | 6.04% | 276 | 434 | -36.41% | -9.09% |
| Subagan | 13.47% | 615 | 510 | 20.59% | 4.02% |
| Tumalip | 7.75% | 354 | 316 | 12.03% | 2.42% |
| Licuan-Baay Total | 4,566 | 4,689 | -2.62% | -0.56% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Licuan-Baay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱71,223,168.75.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,855,156.40 | – |
| 2010 | 37,746,980.31 | 2.42% |
| 2011 | 41,265,878.10 | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 41,856,700.07 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 48,068,608.78 | 14.84% |
| 2014 | 50,640,031.54 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 57,722,880.61 | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 71,223,168.75 | 23.39% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Licuan-Baay in the 2015 Census was 4,599 broken down into 968 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,654 | 637 | 5.74 | |
| 3,747 | 691 | 5.42 | |
| 3,812 | 723 | 5.27 | |
| 3,990 | 777 | 5.14 | |
| 4,604 | 832 | 5.53 | |
| 4,599 | 968 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Licuan-Baay is 5 to 9, with 473 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 69 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 91 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 422 | 9.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 473 | 10.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 448 | 9.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 372 | 7.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 439 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 430 | 9.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 311 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 284 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 258 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 259 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 223 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 198 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 139 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 109 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 76 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 88 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 69 | 1.47% |
| Total | 4,689 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Licuan-Baay grew from 1,379 in 1939 to 4,566 in 2020, an increase of 3,187 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.56%, or a decrease of 123 people, from the previous population of 4,689 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 1,477 | 0.71% | |
| 2,066 | 2.99% | |
| 2,821 | 3.09% | |
| 3,144 | 2.20% | |
| 3,094 | -0.32% | |
| 3,697 | 1.80% | |
| 3,866 | 0.84% | |
| 3,812 | -0.30% | |
| 3,990 | 0.63% | |
| 4,864 | 7.48% | |
| 4,689 | -0.70% | |
| 4,566 | -0.56% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Licuan-Baay for the year 2019 was 4,385, broken down into 2,426 males and 1,959 females.
Location
The municipal center of Licuan-Baay is situated at approximately 17° 36' North, 120° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 734.5 meters or 2,409.0 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 Licuan-Baay are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan. The nearest municipalities are Malibcong, Abra, Lacub, Abra, Daguioman, Abra, Bucloc, Abra, Lagangilang, Abra, and Sallapadan, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 329.91 kilometers (205.00 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Malibcong, Abra, 9.51 kilometers (5.91 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Lacub, Abra, 11.38 kilometers (7.07 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Daguioman, Abra, 12.73 kilometers (7.91 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Bucloc, Abra, 15.11 kilometers (9.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Lagangilang, Abra, 18.17 kilometers (11.29 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Sallapadan, Abra, 19.68 kilometers (12.23 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 54.55 kilometers (33.90 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 61.09 kilometers (37.96 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 64.53 kilometers (40.10 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 64.04 kilometers (39.79 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 76.59 kilometers (47.59 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 88.44 kilometers (54.96 miles) to the East (N87°E)
Distance from Manila: 329.91 kilometers (205.00 miles) to the South (S1°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.