Bateria, Municipality of San Esteban, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | San Esteban |
| Postal code | 2706 |
| Population (2020) | 506 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.3354, 120.4346 (17° 20' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.5 meters (201.8 feet) |
Bateria is a barangay in the municipality of San Esteban, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 506. This represented 6.04% of the total population of San Esteban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bateria in the 2015 Census was 512 broken down into 126 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 71 | 4.68 | |
| 350 | 78 | 4.49 | |
| 377 | 88 | 4.28 | |
| 460 | 102 | 4.51 | |
| 477 | 111 | 4.30 | |
| 512 | 126 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bateria is 10 to 14, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 7.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 7.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 10.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 8.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 6.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 7.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 3.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 7.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 5.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.73% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.34% |
| Total | 512 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bateria grew from 332 in 1990 to 506 in 2020, an increase of 174 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.25%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 512 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | – | |
| 350 | 0.99% | |
| 377 | 1.61% | |
| 460 | 2.78% | |
| 477 | 1.33% | |
| 512 | 1.36% | |
| 506 | -0.25% |
Location
Bateria is situated at approximately 17.3354, 120.4346, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.5 meters or 201.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bateria 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.