Puspus, 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) | 453 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5863, 120.4085 (17° 35' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) |
Puspus is a barangay in the municipality of Bantay, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 453. This represented 1.22% of the total population of Bantay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puspus in the 2015 Census was 534 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 77 | 4.91 | |
| 433 | 87 | 4.98 | |
| 422 | 88 | 4.80 | |
| 430 | 97 | 4.43 | |
| 500 | 110 | 4.55 | |
| 534 | 130 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puspus is 25 to 29, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 7.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 10.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 8.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 8.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 10.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 6.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.69% |
| Total | 534 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puspus grew from 378 in 1990 to 453 in 2020, an increase of 75 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.40%, or a decrease of 81 people, from the previous population of 534 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 378 | – | |
| 433 | 2.58% | |
| 422 | -0.55% | |
| 430 | 0.26% | |
| 500 | 5.64% | |
| 534 | 1.26% | |
| 453 | -3.40% |
Location
Puspus is situated at approximately 17.5863, 120.4085, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puspus 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.