Abucay, Municipality of Piddig, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Piddig |
| Postal code | 2912 |
| Population (2020) | 1,635 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1580, 120.7420 (18° 9' North, 120° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.4 meters (158.8 feet) |
Abucay is a barangay in the municipality of Piddig, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,635. This represented 7.27% of the total population of Piddig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abucay in the 2015 Census was 1,531 broken down into 384 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | 268 | 5.00 | |
| 1,383 | 297 | 4.66 | |
| 1,508 | 310 | 4.86 | |
| 1,503 | 352 | 4.27 | |
| 1,521 | 352 | 4.32 | |
| 1,531 | 384 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abucay is 20 to 24, with 145 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 6.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 6.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 7.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 9.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 145 | 9.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 8.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 6.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 6.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 5.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 4.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 3.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 2.02% |
| 80 and over | 54 | 3.53% |
| Total | 1,531 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abucay grew from 1,339 in 1990 to 1,635 in 2020, an increase of 296 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.39%, or an increase of 104 people, from the previous population of 1,531 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | – | |
| 1,383 | 0.61% | |
| 1,508 | 1.87% | |
| 1,503 | -0.05% | |
| 1,521 | 0.43% | |
| 1,531 | 0.12% | |
| 1,635 | 1.39% |
Location
Abucay is situated at approximately 18.1580, 120.7420, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.4 meters or 158.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abucay 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.