Puttao, 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) | 1,301 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0776, 120.7702 (18° 5' North, 120° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.9 meters (160.4 feet) |
Puttao is a barangay in the municipality of Solsona, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,301. This represented 5.24% of the total population of Solsona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puttao in the 2015 Census was 1,252 broken down into 263 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 950 | 188 | 5.05 | |
| 1,090 | 220 | 4.95 | |
| 1,213 | 228 | 5.32 | |
| 1,106 | 228 | 4.85 | |
| 1,053 | 221 | 4.76 | |
| 1,252 | 263 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puttao is 25 to 29, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 8.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 7.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 117 | 9.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 9.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 8.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 2.24% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.36% |
| Total | 1,252 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puttao grew from 950 in 1990 to 1,301 in 2020, an increase of 351 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,252 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 950 | – | |
| 1,090 | 2.61% | |
| 1,213 | 2.32% | |
| 1,106 | -1.27% | |
| 1,053 | -1.77% | |
| 1,252 | 3.35% | |
| 1,301 | 0.81% |
Location
Puttao is situated at approximately 18.0776, 120.7702, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.9 meters or 160.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puttao 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.