Foz, 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) | 915 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0880, 120.7218 (18° 5' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.6 meters (103.7 feet) |
Foz is a barangay in the municipality of Dingras, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 915. This represented 2.28% of the total population of Dingras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Foz in the 2015 Census was 874 broken down into 205 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 752 | 145 | 5.19 | |
| 720 | 154 | 4.68 | |
| 734 | 160 | 4.59 | |
| 846 | 188 | 4.50 | |
| 845 | 188 | 4.49 | |
| 874 | 205 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Foz is 5 to 9, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 12.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 9.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 7.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 6.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 7.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 7.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 6.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 4.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.06% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.49% |
| Total | 874 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Foz grew from 752 in 1990 to 915 in 2020, an increase of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.97%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 874 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 752 | – | |
| 720 | -0.81% | |
| 734 | 0.41% | |
| 846 | 1.98% | |
| 845 | -0.04% | |
| 874 | 0.64% | |
| 915 | 0.97% |
Location
Foz is situated at approximately 18.0880, 120.7218, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.6 meters or 103.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Foz 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.