Dirdirig, Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 2724 |
| Population (2020) | 946 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.3019, 120.4922 (17° 18' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.6 meters (126.6 feet) |
Dirdirig, formerly Dirdirig-Paday, is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 946. This represented 7.39% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dirdirig in the 2015 Census was 955 broken down into 226 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 715 | 145 | 4.93 | |
| 793 | 153 | 5.18 | |
| 787 | 163 | 4.83 | |
| 839 | 191 | 4.39 | |
| 879 | 203 | 4.33 | |
| 955 | 226 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dirdirig is 10 to 14, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 0.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 8.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 7.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 10.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 8.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 8.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 4.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 2.20% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.26% |
| Total | 955 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dirdirig grew from 715 in 1990 to 946 in 2020, an increase of 231 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 955 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 715 | – | |
| 793 | 1.96% | |
| 787 | -0.16% | |
| 839 | 0.89% | |
| 879 | 1.71% | |
| 955 | 1.59% | |
| 946 | -0.20% |
Location
Dirdirig is situated at approximately 17.3019, 120.4922, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.6 meters or 126.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dirdirig 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.