Namatican, 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) | 937 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1222, 120.4967 (17° 7' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.0 meters (78.7 feet) |
Namatican is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Lucia, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 937. This represented 3.61% of the total population of Santa Lucia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Namatican in the 2015 Census was 684 broken down into 177 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 124 | 4.77 | |
| 583 | 131 | 4.45 | |
| 571 | 137 | 4.17 | |
| 669 | 157 | 4.26 | |
| 703 | 166 | 4.23 | |
| 684 | 177 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Namatican is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 7.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 10.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 8.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 10.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 6.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 7.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 7.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 5.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 4.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 2.34% |
| Total | 684 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Namatican grew from 591 in 1990 to 937 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.85%, or an increase of 253 people, from the previous population of 684 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 591 | – | |
| 583 | -0.25% | |
| 571 | -0.44% | |
| 669 | 2.21% | |
| 703 | 1.82% | |
| 684 | -0.52% | |
| 937 | 6.85% |
Location
Namatican is situated at approximately 17.1222, 120.4967, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.0 meters or 78.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Namatican 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.