Fuerte, Municipality of Caoayan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Caoayan |
| Postal code | 2702 |
| Population (2020) | 2,675 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5347, 120.3679 (17° 32' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Fuerte is a barangay in the municipality of Caoayan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,675. This represented 13.67% of the total population of Caoayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Fuerte in the 2015 Census was 2,711 broken down into 607 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,921 | 397 | 4.84 | |
| 2,107 | 438 | 4.81 | |
| 2,367 | 461 | 5.13 | |
| 2,525 | 529 | 4.77 | |
| 2,578 | 566 | 4.55 | |
| 2,711 | 607 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Fuerte is 5 to 9, with 249 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 249 | 9.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 243 | 8.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 240 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 243 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 226 | 8.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 196 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 154 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 170 | 6.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 181 | 6.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 137 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 113 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 99 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.18% |
| Total | 2,711 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Fuerte grew from 1,921 in 1990 to 2,675 in 2020, an increase of 754 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.28%, or a decrease of 36 people, from the previous population of 2,711 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,921 | – | |
| 2,107 | 1.75% | |
| 2,367 | 2.53% | |
| 2,525 | 0.90% | |
| 2,578 | 0.76% | |
| 2,711 | 0.96% | |
| 2,675 | -0.28% |
Location
Fuerte is situated at approximately 17.5347, 120.3679, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Fuerte 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.