Barangay No. 19, Santa Marcela, City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| City | Laoag |
| Postal code | 2900 |
| Population (2020) | 885 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1936, 120.5980 (18° 12' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.4 meters (50.5 feet) |
Barangay No. 19, Santa Marcela, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Laoag, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 885. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Laoag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 19, Santa Marcela in the 2015 Census was 1,144 broken down into 289 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,047 | 225 | 4.65 | |
| 1,158 | 231 | 5.01 | |
| 1,003 | 225 | 4.46 | |
| 1,048 | 238 | 4.40 | |
| 1,101 | 272 | 4.05 | |
| 1,144 | 289 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 19, Santa Marcela is 20 to 24, with 118 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 6.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 6.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 6.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 9.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 10.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 7.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 7.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 4.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 2.45% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.57% |
| Total | 1,144 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 19, Santa Marcela fell from 1,047 in 1990 to 885 in 2020, a decrease of 162 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.26%, or a decrease of 259 people, from the previous population of 1,144 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,047 | – | |
| 1,158 | 1.91% | |
| 1,003 | -3.03% | |
| 1,048 | 0.61% | |
| 1,101 | 1.81% | |
| 1,144 | 0.73% | |
| 885 | -5.26% |
Location
Barangay No. 19, Santa Marcela is situated at approximately 18.1936, 120.5980, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.4 meters or 50.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay No. 19, Santa Marcela 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.