Dancel, Municipality of Dingras, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Dingras |
| Postal code | 2913 |
| Population (2020) | 654 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1001, 120.7015 (18° 6' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.1 meters (98.8 feet) |
Dancel, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Dingras, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 654. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Dingras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dancel in the 2015 Census was 566 broken down into 139 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 104 | 5.10 | |
| 498 | 108 | 4.61 | |
| 495 | 114 | 4.34 | |
| 532 | 119 | 4.47 | |
| 572 | 131 | 4.37 | |
| 566 | 139 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dancel is 5 to 9, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 11.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 6.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 7.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 7.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 6.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 3.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.28% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.23% |
| Total | 570 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dancel grew from 530 in 1990 to 654 in 2020, an increase of 124 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.94%, or an increase of 84 people, from the previous population of 570 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 530 | – | |
| 498 | -1.16% | |
| 495 | -0.13% | |
| 532 | 1.00% | |
| 572 | 2.67% | |
| 570 | -0.07% | |
| 654 | 2.94% |
Location
Dancel is situated at approximately 18.1001, 120.7015, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.1 meters or 98.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dancel 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.