Remedios, 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) | 1,141 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0050, 120.7198 (17° 0' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 542.5 meters (1,779.8 feet) |
Remedios is a barangay in the municipality of Cervantes, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,141. This represented 5.87% of the total population of Cervantes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Remedios in the 2015 Census was 1,057 broken down into 240 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 695 | 129 | 5.39 | |
| 698 | 126 | 5.54 | |
| 809 | 142 | 5.70 | |
| 799 | 160 | 4.99 | |
| 975 | 195 | 5.00 | |
| 1,057 | 240 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Remedios is 10 to 14, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 8.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 117 | 10.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 9.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.12% |
| Total | 1,070 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Remedios grew from 695 in 1990 to 1,141 in 2020, an increase of 446 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.36%, or an increase of 71 people, from the previous population of 1,070 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 695 | – | |
| 698 | 0.08% | |
| 809 | 3.21% | |
| 799 | -0.17% | |
| 975 | 7.52% | |
| 1,070 | 1.79% | |
| 1,141 | 1.36% |
Location
Remedios is situated at approximately 17.0050, 120.7198, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 542.5 meters or 1,779.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Remedios 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.