Ligaya, Municipality of Pagudpud, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Pagudpud |
| Postal code | 2919 |
| Population (2020) | 1,057 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.5555, 120.7917 (18° 33' North, 120° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.6 meters (41.3 feet) |
Ligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Pagudpud, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,057. This represented 4.21% of the total population of Pagudpud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ligaya in the 2015 Census was 997 broken down into 245 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | 146 | 5.29 | |
| 716 | 138 | 5.19 | |
| 880 | 169 | 5.21 | |
| 939 | 195 | 4.82 | |
| 1,027 | 214 | 4.80 | |
| 997 | 245 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ligaya is 5 to 9, with 107 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 7.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 107 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 10.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 8.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.81% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.60% |
| Total | 997 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ligaya grew from 773 in 1990 to 1,057 in 2020, an increase of 284 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 60 people, from the previous population of 997 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 773 | – | |
| 716 | -1.42% | |
| 880 | 4.52% | |
| 939 | 0.90% | |
| 1,027 | 3.31% | |
| 997 | -0.56% | |
| 1,057 | 1.24% |
Location
Ligaya is situated at approximately 18.5555, 120.7917, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.6 meters or 41.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ligaya 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.