Santa Asuncion, Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | San Nicolas |
| Postal code | 2901 |
| Population (2020) | 923 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1429, 120.5639 (18° 9' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.2 meters (115.5 feet) |
Santa Asuncion, formerly Samac, is a barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 923. This represented 2.37% of the total population of San Nicolas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Asuncion in the 2015 Census was 881 broken down into 210 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 686 | 133 | 5.16 | |
| 661 | 137 | 4.82 | |
| 753 | 149 | 5.05 | |
| 784 | 183 | 4.28 | |
| 788 | 189 | 4.17 | |
| 881 | 210 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Asuncion is 15 to 19, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 10.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 7.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 7.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 8.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 8.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 5.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 5.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.48% |
| Total | 881 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Asuncion grew from 686 in 1990 to 923 in 2020, an increase of 237 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.99%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 881 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 686 | – | |
| 661 | -0.69% | |
| 753 | 2.83% | |
| 784 | 0.56% | |
| 788 | 0.19% | |
| 881 | 2.15% | |
| 923 | 0.99% |
Location
Santa Asuncion is situated at approximately 18.1429, 120.5639, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.2 meters or 115.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Asuncion 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.