Nueva, Municipality of Santa Marcela, Province of Apayao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Apayao |
| Municipality | Santa Marcela |
| Postal code | 3811 |
| Population (2020) | 788 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2679, 121.4463 (18° 16' North, 121° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.9 meters (52.2 feet) |
Nueva is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Marcela, in the province of Apayao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 788. This represented 5.92% of the total population of Santa Marcela.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nueva in the 2015 Census was 799 broken down into 197 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | 97 | 5.25 | |
| 588 | 128 | 4.59 | |
| 631 | 127 | 4.97 | |
| 667 | 148 | 4.51 | |
| 662 | 163 | 4.06 | |
| 799 | 197 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nueva is 5 to 9, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 9.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 7.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 8.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 7.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 2.12% |
| Total | 803 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nueva grew from 513 in 1990 to 788 in 2020, an increase of 275 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.40%, or a decrease of 15 people, from the previous population of 803 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 513 | – | |
| 588 | 2.59% | |
| 631 | 1.52% | |
| 667 | 0.77% | |
| 662 | -0.27% | |
| 803 | 3.74% | |
| 788 | -0.40% |
Location
Nueva is situated at approximately 18.2679, 121.4463, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.9 meters or 52.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nueva 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.