Villamar, 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) | 1,771 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5260, 120.3840 (17° 32' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.5 meters (18.0 feet) |
Villamar is a barangay in the municipality of Caoayan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,771. This represented 9.05% of the total population of Caoayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Villamar in the 2015 Census was 1,585 broken down into 347 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 | 152 | 6.04 | |
| 966 | 171 | 5.65 | |
| 1,197 | 226 | 5.30 | |
| 1,471 | 276 | 5.33 | |
| 1,507 | 283 | 5.33 | |
| 1,585 | 347 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villamar is 10 to 14, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 10.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 161 | 10.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 169 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 147 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 109 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 105 | 6.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.44% |
| Total | 1,585 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villamar grew from 918 in 1990 to 1,771 in 2020, an increase of 853 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.36%, or an increase of 186 people, from the previous population of 1,585 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 918 | – | |
| 966 | 0.96% | |
| 1,197 | 4.70% | |
| 1,471 | 2.88% | |
| 1,507 | 0.88% | |
| 1,585 | 0.97% | |
| 1,771 | 2.36% |
Location
Villamar is situated at approximately 17.5260, 120.3840, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.5 meters or 18.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Villamar 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.