Aguitap, Municipality of Solsona, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Solsona |
| Postal code | 2910 |
| Population (2020) | 904 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1175, 120.7714 (18° 7' North, 120° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.6 meters (182.4 feet) |
Aguitap is a barangay in the municipality of Solsona, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 904. This represented 3.64% of the total population of Solsona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Aguitap in the 2015 Census was 882 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 137 | 5.11 | |
| 737 | 142 | 5.19 | |
| 775 | 145 | 5.34 | |
| 781 | 174 | 4.49 | |
| 841 | 194 | 4.34 | |
| 882 | 206 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aguitap is 20 to 24, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 8.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 8.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 8.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 95 | 10.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 9.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 7.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 4.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 2.38% |
| Total | 882 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aguitap grew from 700 in 1990 to 904 in 2020, an increase of 204 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 882 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 700 | – | |
| 737 | 0.97% | |
| 775 | 1.08% | |
| 781 | 0.11% | |
| 841 | 2.73% | |
| 882 | 0.91% | |
| 904 | 0.52% |
Location
Aguitap is situated at approximately 18.1175, 120.7714, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.6 meters or 182.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Aguitap 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.