Apang, Municipality of Alilem, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Alilem |
| Postal code | 2716 |
| Population (2020) | 455 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8607, 120.5993 (16° 52' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 216.1 meters (709.0 feet) |
Apang is a barangay in the municipality of Alilem, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 455. This represented 6.18% of the total population of Alilem.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Apang in the 2015 Census was 489 broken down into 96 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 55 | 5.62 | |
| 392 | 61 | 6.43 | |
| 458 | 78 | 5.87 | |
| 400 | 75 | 5.33 | |
| 484 | 89 | 5.44 | |
| 489 | 96 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apang is 15 to 19, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 10.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 8.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 7.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 6.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.04% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.04% |
| Total | 489 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apang grew from 309 in 1990 to 455 in 2020, an increase of 146 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.51%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 489 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | – | |
| 392 | 4.56% | |
| 458 | 3.39% | |
| 400 | -1.85% | |
| 484 | 7.18% | |
| 489 | 0.20% | |
| 455 | -1.51% |
Location
Apang is situated at approximately 16.8607, 120.5993, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 216.1 meters or 709.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Apang 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.