Atabay, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 2711 |
| Population (2020) | 285 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1334, 120.5253 (17° 8' North, 120° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.4 meters (135.8 feet) |
Atabay is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 285. This represented 2.57% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Atabay in the 2015 Census was 288 broken down into 91 households or an average of 3.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 76 | 4.22 | |
| 363 | 84 | 4.32 | |
| 328 | 82 | 4.00 | |
| 319 | 87 | 3.67 | |
| 312 | 89 | 3.51 | |
| 288 | 91 | 3.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Atabay is 10 to 14, with 26 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 12 | 4.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 8.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 10 | 3.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 5.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 4.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 7.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 8.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 8.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 7.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 4.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 4.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 3.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 4.51% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 2.08% |
| Total | 288 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Atabay fell from 321 in 1990 to 285 in 2020, a decrease of 36 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.22%, or a decrease of 3 people, from the previous population of 288 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 321 | – | |
| 363 | 2.33% | |
| 328 | -2.15% | |
| 319 | -0.38% | |
| 312 | -0.80% | |
| 288 | -1.51% | |
| 285 | -0.22% |
Location
Atabay is situated at approximately 17.1334, 120.5253, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.4 meters or 135.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Atabay 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.