Poblacion Weste, 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) | 446 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0824, 120.4486 (17° 5' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Poblacion Weste is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 446. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Weste in the 2015 Census was 460 broken down into 105 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 55 | 5.07 | |
| 326 | 58 | 5.62 | |
| 363 | 69 | 5.26 | |
| 410 | 85 | 4.82 | |
| 431 | 94 | 4.59 | |
| 460 | 105 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Weste is 20 to 24, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 7.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 10.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 9.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 10.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 9.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.96% |
| Total | 460 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Weste grew from 279 in 1990 to 446 in 2020, an increase of 167 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.65%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 460 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | – | |
| 326 | 2.96% | |
| 363 | 2.33% | |
| 410 | 1.69% | |
| 431 | 1.83% | |
| 460 | 1.25% | |
| 446 | -0.65% |
Location
Poblacion Weste is situated at approximately 17.0824, 120.4486, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Weste 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.