Pungto, Municipality of Bacarra, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Bacarra |
| Postal code | 2916 |
| Population (2020) | 554 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2909, 120.6075 (18° 17' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.5 meters (64.0 feet) |
Pungto is a barangay in the municipality of Bacarra, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 554. This represented 1.65% of the total population of Bacarra.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pungto in the 2015 Census was 571 broken down into 155 households or an average of 3.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | 118 | 5.09 | |
| 552 | 114 | 4.84 | |
| 596 | 120 | 4.97 | |
| 633 | 143 | 4.43 | |
| 551 | 143 | 3.85 | |
| 571 | 155 | 3.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Pungto are in the ranges 30 to 34, and 35 to 39, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 7.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 7.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 8.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 7.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 7.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 8.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 8.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 7.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 5.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 3.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.10% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.10% |
| Total | 571 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pungto fell from 601 in 1990 to 554 in 2020, a decrease of 47 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.63%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 571 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | – | |
| 552 | -1.58% | |
| 596 | 1.66% | |
| 633 | 0.83% | |
| 551 | -4.92% | |
| 571 | 0.68% | |
| 554 | -0.63% |
Location
Pungto is situated at approximately 18.2909, 120.6075, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.5 meters or 64.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pungto 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.