Villa Laurencia, 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) | 308 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0751, 120.4714 (17° 5' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.1 meters (69.2 feet) |
Villa Laurencia is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 308. This represented 0.74% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Villa Laurencia in the 2015 Census was 286 broken down into 63 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | 35 | 4.94 | |
| 208 | 38 | 5.47 | |
| 235 | 42 | 5.60 | |
| 246 | 50 | 4.92 | |
| 282 | 59 | 4.78 | |
| 286 | 63 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villa Laurencia is 5 to 9, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 7.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 11.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 7.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 5.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 9.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 3.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.40% |
| Total | 286 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villa Laurencia grew from 173 in 1990 to 308 in 2020, an increase of 135 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.57%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 286 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | – | |
| 208 | 3.51% | |
| 235 | 2.65% | |
| 246 | 0.63% | |
| 282 | 5.10% | |
| 286 | 0.27% | |
| 308 | 1.57% |
Location
Villa Laurencia is situated at approximately 17.0751, 120.4714, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.1 meters or 69.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Villa Laurencia 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.