Dacutan, Municipality of Magsingal, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Magsingal |
| Postal code | 2730 |
| Population (2020) | 884 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6801, 120.4069 (17° 41' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Dacutan is a barangay in the municipality of Magsingal, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 884. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Magsingal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dacutan in the 2015 Census was 820 broken down into 211 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 94 | 5.38 | |
| 508 | 98 | 5.18 | |
| 575 | 103 | 5.58 | |
| 630 | 142 | 4.44 | |
| 682 | 152 | 4.49 | |
| 820 | 211 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dacutan is 20 to 24, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 7.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 8.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 10.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 9.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 8.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 8.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.22% |
| Total | 820 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dacutan grew from 506 in 1990 to 884 in 2020, an increase of 378 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.59%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 820 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 506 | – | |
| 508 | 0.07% | |
| 575 | 2.69% | |
| 630 | 1.27% | |
| 682 | 2.93% | |
| 820 | 3.57% | |
| 884 | 1.59% |
Location
Dacutan is situated at approximately 17.6801, 120.4069, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dacutan 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.