Barbar, Municipality of San Juan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | San Juan |
| Postal code | 2731 |
| Population (2020) | 1,360 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7169, 120.4969 (17° 43' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.2 meters (259.8 feet) |
Barbar is a barangay in the municipality of San Juan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,360. This represented 5.10% of the total population of San Juan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barbar in the 2015 Census was 1,486 broken down into 402 households or an average of 3.70 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,346 | 252 | 5.34 | |
| 1,243 | 263 | 4.73 | |
| 1,437 | 302 | 4.76 | |
| 1,470 | 327 | 4.50 | |
| 1,454 | 346 | 4.20 | |
| 1,486 | 402 | 3.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barbar is 10 to 14, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 28 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 7.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 9.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 9.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 7.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 7.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 108 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 116 | 7.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 82 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 5.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 4.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 3.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 2.02% |
| Total | 1,486 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barbar grew from 1,346 in 1990 to 1,360 in 2020, an increase of 14 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.85%, or a decrease of 126 people, from the previous population of 1,486 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,346 | – | |
| 1,243 | -1.48% | |
| 1,437 | 3.16% | |
| 1,470 | 0.31% | |
| 1,454 | -0.40% | |
| 1,486 | 0.42% | |
| 1,360 | -1.85% |
Location
Barbar is situated at approximately 17.7169, 120.4969, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.2 meters or 259.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barbar 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.