Laureta, 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) | 1,449 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0916, 120.7700 (18° 5' North, 120° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.9 meters (170.3 feet) |
Laureta, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Solsona, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,449. This represented 5.83% of the total population of Solsona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laureta in the 2015 Census was 1,438 broken down into 329 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,201 | 227 | 5.29 | |
| 1,219 | 246 | 4.96 | |
| 1,306 | 269 | 4.86 | |
| 1,391 | 307 | 4.53 | |
| 1,328 | 312 | 4.26 | |
| 1,438 | 329 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laureta is 15 to 19, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 6.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 8.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 8.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 7.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 7.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 6.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 3.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 3.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 2.36% |
| Total | 1,438 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laureta grew from 1,201 in 1990 to 1,449 in 2020, an increase of 248 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.16%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 1,438 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,201 | – | |
| 1,219 | 0.28% | |
| 1,308 | 1.52% | |
| 1,391 | 0.85% | |
| 1,328 | -1.67% | |
| 1,438 | 1.53% | |
| 1,449 | 0.16% |
Location
Laureta is situated at approximately 18.0916, 120.7700, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.9 meters or 170.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laureta 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.