Dinwede West, 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) | 827 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9337, 120.6766 (16° 56' North, 120° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,538.8 meters (5,048.5 feet) |
Dinwede West is a barangay in the municipality of Cervantes, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 827. This represented 4.25% of the total population of Cervantes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dinwede West in the 2015 Census was 686 broken down into 161 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,499 | 281 | 5.33 | |
| 1,387 | 239 | 5.80 | |
| 997 | 176 | 5.66 | |
| 681 | 143 | 4.76 | |
| 915 | 182 | 5.03 | |
| 686 | 161 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dinwede West is 5 to 9, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 8.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 12.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 10.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 10.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 3.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 6.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 5.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.17% |
| Total | 686 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dinwede West fell from 1,499 in 1990 to 827 in 2020, a decrease of 672 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.01%, or an increase of 141 people, from the previous population of 686 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,499 | – | |
| 1,387 | -1.44% | |
| 997 | -6.83% | |
| 681 | -5.12% | |
| 915 | 11.35% | |
| 686 | -5.34% | |
| 827 | 4.01% |
Location
Dinwede West is situated at approximately 16.9337, 120.6766, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,538.8 meters or 5,048.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dinwede West 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.