Besalan, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2713 |
| Population (2020) | 1,089 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1001, 120.4768 (17° 6' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) |
Besalan is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,089. This represented 2.63% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Besalan in the 2015 Census was 1,028 broken down into 252 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 902 | 173 | 5.21 | |
| 892 | 183 | 4.87 | |
| 972 | 184 | 5.28 | |
| 974 | 222 | 4.39 | |
| 996 | 222 | 4.49 | |
| 1,028 | 252 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Besalan is 10 to 14, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 6.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 9.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 10.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 7.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 7.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 7.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 6.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 6.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 5.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 4.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 4.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.75% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 3.11% |
| Total | 1,028 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Besalan grew from 902 in 1990 to 1,089 in 2020, an increase of 187 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 61 people, from the previous population of 1,028 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 902 | – | |
| 892 | -0.21% | |
| 972 | 1.86% | |
| 974 | 0.03% | |
| 996 | 0.82% | |
| 1,028 | 0.60% | |
| 1,089 | 1.22% |
Location
Besalan is situated at approximately 17.1001, 120.4768, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Besalan 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.