Barangay 6, Municipality of Bantay, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Bantay |
| Postal code | 2727 |
| Population (2020) | 491 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5792, 120.3874 (17° 35' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Barangay 6, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Bantay, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 491. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Bantay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 6 in the 2015 Census was 429 broken down into 100 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492 | 101 | 4.87 | |
| 503 | 116 | 4.34 | |
| 544 | 130 | 4.18 | |
| 519 | 133 | 3.90 | |
| 477 | 120 | 3.98 | |
| 429 | 100 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 6 is 15 to 19, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 7.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 7.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 8.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 4.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 8.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 7.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 4.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.47% |
| Total | 429 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 6 fell from 502 in 1990 to 491 in 2020, a decrease of 11 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.88%, or an increase of 62 people, from the previous population of 429 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 502 | – | |
| 503 | 0.04% | |
| 544 | 1.69% | |
| 519 | -0.65% | |
| 477 | -3.03% | |
| 429 | -2.00% | |
| 491 | 2.88% |
Location
Barangay 6 is situated at approximately 17.5792, 120.3874, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 6 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.