Tonoton, 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) | 1,564 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1527, 120.6957 (18° 9' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.7 meters (117.1 feet) |
Tonoton is a barangay in the municipality of Piddig, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,564. This represented 6.96% of the total population of Piddig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tonoton in the 2015 Census was 1,424 broken down into 359 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,069 | 235 | 4.55 | |
| 1,152 | 246 | 4.68 | |
| 1,251 | 269 | 4.65 | |
| 1,325 | 297 | 4.46 | |
| 1,396 | 322 | 4.34 | |
| 1,424 | 359 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tonoton is 15 to 19, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 8.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 9.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 7.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 7.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 9.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 104 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 102 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.76% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 2.39% |
| Total | 1,424 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tonoton grew from 1,069 in 1990 to 1,564 in 2020, an increase of 495 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.99%, or an increase of 140 people, from the previous population of 1,424 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,069 | – | |
| 1,152 | 1.41% | |
| 1,251 | 1.78% | |
| 1,325 | 0.80% | |
| 1,396 | 1.92% | |
| 1,424 | 0.38% | |
| 1,564 | 1.99% |
Location
Tonoton is situated at approximately 18.1527, 120.6957, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.7 meters or 117.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tonoton 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.