Virbira, Municipality of Carasi, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Carasi |
| Postal code | 2911 |
| Population (2020) | 619 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1535, 120.7925 (18° 9' North, 120° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 105.5 meters (346.1 feet) |
Virbira is a barangay in the municipality of Carasi, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 619. This represented 38.52% of the total population of Carasi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Virbira in the 2015 Census was 612 broken down into 115 households or an average of 5.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 40 | 4.98 | |
| 229 | 38 | 6.03 | |
| 486 | 94 | 5.17 | |
| 527 | 104 | 5.07 | |
| 581 | 105 | 5.53 | |
| 612 | 115 | 5.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Virbira is 20 to 24, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 10.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 8.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 11.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 7.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 2.12% |
| Total | 613 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Virbira grew from 199 in 1990 to 619 in 2020, an increase of 420 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.21%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 613 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | – | |
| 229 | 2.67% | |
| 500 | 18.23% | |
| 529 | 0.78% | |
| 581 | 3.47% | |
| 613 | 1.03% | |
| 619 | 0.21% |
Location
Virbira is situated at approximately 18.1535, 120.7925, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 105.5 meters or 346.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Virbira 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.