Puruganan, 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) | 868 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1080, 120.6955 (18° 6' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.5 meters (93.5 feet) |
Puruganan, 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 868. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Dingras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puruganan in the 2015 Census was 880 broken down into 179 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 | 131 | 5.58 | |
| 751 | 138 | 5.44 | |
| 807 | 143 | 5.64 | |
| 818 | 149 | 5.49 | |
| 828 | 162 | 5.11 | |
| 880 | 179 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puruganan is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 8.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 10.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 7.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 8.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 5.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.61% |
| Total | 880 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puruganan grew from 731 in 1990 to 868 in 2020, an increase of 137 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.29%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 880 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 731 | – | |
| 751 | 0.51% | |
| 807 | 1.55% | |
| 818 | 0.19% | |
| 828 | 0.44% | |
| 880 | 1.17% | |
| 868 | -0.29% |
Location
Puruganan is situated at approximately 18.1080, 120.6955, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.5 meters or 93.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puruganan 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.