Comillas South, Municipality of Cervantes, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cervantes |
| Postal code | 2718 |
| Population (2020) | 2,154 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9362, 120.7449 (16° 56' North, 120° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 543.7 meters (1,783.8 feet) |
Comillas South is a barangay in the municipality of Cervantes, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,154. This represented 11.08% of the total population of Cervantes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Comillas South in the 2015 Census was 1,826 broken down into 398 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,159 | 216 | 5.37 | |
| 1,311 | 240 | 5.46 | |
| 1,326 | 249 | 5.33 | |
| 1,288 | 258 | 4.99 | |
| 1,598 | 353 | 4.53 | |
| 1,826 | 398 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Comillas South is 5 to 9, with 226 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 189 | 10.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 226 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 203 | 11.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 187 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 161 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 145 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 128 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 123 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1,834 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Comillas South grew from 1,159 in 1990 to 2,154 in 2020, an increase of 995 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.44%, or an increase of 320 people, from the previous population of 1,834 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,159 | – | |
| 1,311 | 2.34% | |
| 1,326 | 0.24% | |
| 1,288 | -0.40% | |
| 1,598 | 8.17% | |
| 1,834 | 2.66% | |
| 2,154 | 3.44% |
Location
Comillas South is situated at approximately 16.9362, 120.7449, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 543.7 meters or 1,783.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Comillas South 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.