Uguis, Municipality of Nueva Era, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Nueva Era |
| Postal code | 2909 |
| Population (2020) | 1,094 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8947, 120.5716 (17° 54' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.6 meters (159.4 feet) |
Uguis is a barangay in the municipality of Nueva Era, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,094. This represented 9.14% of the total population of Nueva Era.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Uguis in the 2015 Census was 852 broken down into 237 households or an average of 3.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | 119 | 4.92 | |
| 723 | 140 | 5.16 | |
| 700 | 142 | 4.93 | |
| 811 | 163 | 4.98 | |
| 817 | 182 | 4.49 | |
| 852 | 237 | 3.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Uguis is 20 to 24, with 88 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 | 19 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 8.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 10.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 8.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 8.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 10.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 9.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 4.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.76% |
| Total | 852 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Uguis grew from 585 in 1990 to 1,094 in 2020, an increase of 509 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.40%, or an increase of 242 people, from the previous population of 852 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 585 | – | |
| 723 | 4.05% | |
| 700 | -0.69% | |
| 811 | 2.05% | |
| 817 | 0.27% | |
| 852 | 0.80% | |
| 1,094 | 5.40% |
Location
Uguis is situated at approximately 17.8947, 120.5716, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.6 meters or 159.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Uguis 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.