Puritac, Municipality of Pinili, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Pinili |
| Postal code | 2905 |
| Population (2020) | 574 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9660, 120.5284 (17° 58' North, 120° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.8 meters (137.1 feet) |
Puritac is a barangay in the municipality of Pinili, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 574. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Pinili.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puritac in the 2015 Census was 562 broken down into 129 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 533 | 105 | 5.08 | |
| 506 | 104 | 4.87 | |
| 545 | 110 | 4.95 | |
| 562 | 125 | 4.50 | |
| 592 | 130 | 4.55 | |
| 562 | 129 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puritac is 40 to 44, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 3.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 7.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 8.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 9.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 4.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 4.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 9.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 9.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 5.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 3.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.31% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 3.74% |
| Total | 562 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puritac grew from 533 in 1990 to 574 in 2020, an increase of 41 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 562 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 533 | – | |
| 506 | -0.97% | |
| 545 | 1.60% | |
| 562 | 0.42% | |
| 592 | 1.91% | |
| 562 | -0.99% | |
| 574 | 0.45% |
Location
Puritac is situated at approximately 17.9660, 120.5284, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.8 meters or 137.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puritac 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.