Damacuag, Municipality of Santa Lucia, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Lucia |
| Postal code | 2712 |
| Population (2020) | 888 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1098, 120.4652 (17° 7' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Damacuag is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Lucia, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 888. This represented 3.42% of the total population of Santa Lucia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damacuag in the 2015 Census was 779 broken down into 209 households or an average of 3.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 793 | 142 | 5.58 | |
| 769 | 152 | 5.06 | |
| 823 | 158 | 5.21 | |
| 969 | 197 | 4.92 | |
| 821 | 189 | 4.34 | |
| 779 | 209 | 3.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damacuag is 20 to 24, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 7.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 8.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 7.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 8.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 7.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 3.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 2.57% |
| Total | 779 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damacuag grew from 793 in 1990 to 888 in 2020, an increase of 95 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.79%, or an increase of 109 people, from the previous population of 779 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 793 | – | |
| 769 | -0.57% | |
| 823 | 1.47% | |
| 969 | 2.28% | |
| 821 | -5.85% | |
| 779 | -0.99% | |
| 888 | 2.79% |
Location
Damacuag is situated at approximately 17.1098, 120.4652, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Damacuag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Conconig West, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Conconig East, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Namatican, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Angkileng, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Barangobong (Poblacion), Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Ronda, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- San Juan, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
- Quinsoriano, Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur
- Tampugo, Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur
- Cabaritan, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.