Root, 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) | 807 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0872, 120.6892 (18° 5' North, 120° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.7 meters (104.0 feet) |
Root, formerly Baldias, is a barangay in the municipality of Dingras, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 807. This represented 2.01% of the total population of Dingras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Root in the 2015 Census was 828 broken down into 190 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 617 | 114 | 5.41 | |
| 637 | 125 | 5.10 | |
| 701 | 127 | 5.52 | |
| 756 | 171 | 4.42 | |
| 780 | 158 | 4.94 | |
| 828 | 190 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Root is 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 8.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 10.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 8.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.17% |
| Total | 828 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Root grew from 617 in 1990 to 807 in 2020, an increase of 190 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.54%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 828 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 617 | – | |
| 637 | 0.60% | |
| 701 | 2.07% | |
| 756 | 1.05% | |
| 780 | 1.14% | |
| 828 | 1.14% | |
| 807 | -0.54% |
Location
Root is situated at approximately 18.0872, 120.6892, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.7 meters or 104.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Root shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Guerrero (Poblacion), Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- Dancel (Poblacion), Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- Albano (Poblacion), Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- Madamba (Poblacion), Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- Puruganan (Poblacion), Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- Saludares, Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- Sulquiano (Sidiran), Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- Parado (Bangay), Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- Medina, Dingras, Ilocos Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.