Shilan, Municipality of La Trinidad, Province of Benguet
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Municipality | La Trinidad |
| Postal code | 2601 |
| Population (2020) | 5,795 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4634, 120.6220 (16° 28' North, 120° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,436.7 meters (4,713.5 feet) |
Shilan is a barangay in the municipality of La Trinidad, in the province of Benguet. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,795. This represented 4.22% of the total population of La Trinidad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Shilan in the 2015 Census was 4,785 broken down into 1,137 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,403 | 453 | 5.30 | |
| 2,789 | 592 | 4.71 | |
| 2,848 | 573 | 4.97 | |
| 3,419 | 787 | 4.34 | |
| 4,330 | 863 | 5.02 | |
| 4,785 | 1,137 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Shilan is 20 to 24, with 504 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 85 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 413 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 472 | 9.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 448 | 9.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 494 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 504 | 10.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 415 | 8.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 391 | 8.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 339 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 319 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 253 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 211 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 166 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 131 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 80 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 0.68% |
| Total | 4,833 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Shilan grew from 2,420 in 1990 to 5,795 in 2020, an increase of 3,375 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.89%, or an increase of 962 people, from the previous population of 4,833 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,420 | – | |
| 2,789 | 2.69% | |
| 2,848 | 0.45% | |
| 3,419 | 2.55% | |
| 4,330 | 8.98% | |
| 4,833 | 2.11% | |
| 5,795 | 3.89% |
Location
Shilan is situated at approximately 16.4634, 120.6220, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,436.7 meters or 4,713.5 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Shilan is composed of eight sitios:
- Balukas
- Cavanao
- Jappa
- Pagal
- Sabdang
- Sagpawe
- Shilan 1
- Shilan 2
Adjacent barangays
Shilan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of La Trinidad Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.