Poblacion, Municipality of Sigay, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Sigay |
| Postal code | 2719 |
| Population (2020) | 305 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0792, 120.6096 (17° 5' North, 120° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 713.5 meters (2,340.9 feet) |
Poblacion, formerly Madayaw, is a barangay in the municipality of Sigay, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 305. This represented 11.95% of the total population of Sigay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 335 broken down into 71 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 38 | 5.97 | |
| 245 | 43 | 5.70 | |
| 240 | 45 | 5.33 | |
| 252 | 53 | 4.75 | |
| 289 | 61 | 4.74 | |
| 335 | 71 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 5 to 9, with 33 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 | 7 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 8.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 9.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 6.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 6.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 8.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 8.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 9.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 5.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 6.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 2.39% |
| Total | 335 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 227 in 1990 to 305 in 2020, an increase of 78 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.96%, or a decrease of 30 people, from the previous population of 335 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 227 | – | |
| 245 | 1.44% | |
| 240 | -0.44% | |
| 252 | 0.68% | |
| 289 | 5.11% | |
| 335 | 2.85% | |
| 305 | -1.96% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 17.0792, 120.6096, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 713.5 meters or 2,340.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.