Sugpon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 6 |
| Postal code | 2717 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 57.11 km2 (22.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 4,930 |
| Density (2020) | 86 / km2 (224 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 51' North, 120° 31' East (16.8439, 120.5152) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.6 meters (231.6 feet) |
Sugpon is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 57.11 square kilometers or 22.05 square miles which constitutes 2.20% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,930. This represented 0.70% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.09% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 86 inhabitants per square kilometer or 224 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sugpon has 6 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balbalayang | 34.85% | 1,718 | 1,608 | 6.84% | 1.40% |
| Banga | 17.89% | 882 | 843 | 4.63% | 0.96% |
| Caoayan | 14.89% | 734 | 663 | 10.71% | 2.16% |
| Danac | 12.05% | 594 | 572 | 3.85% | 0.80% |
| Licungan | 12.74% | 628 | 525 | 19.62% | 3.84% |
| Pangotan | 7.59% | 374 | 374 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Sugpon Total | 4,930 | 4,585 | 7.52% | 1.54% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sugpon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,382,397.65.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,064,369.61 | – |
| 2010 | 43,277,079.14 | 79.84% |
| 2011 | 44,994,635.19 | 3.97% |
| 2012 | 40,893,712.84 | -9.11% |
| 2013 | 40,646,992.10 | -0.60% |
| 2014 | 27,729,348.69 | -31.78% |
| 2015 | 50,560,467.73 | 82.34% |
| 2016 | 76,382,397.65 | 51.07% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sugpon in the 2015 Census was 4,585 broken down into 972 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,844 | 524 | 5.43 | |
| 3,374 | 609 | 5.54 | |
| 3,507 | 632 | 5.55 | |
| 3,936 | 738 | 5.33 | |
| 3,820 | 854 | 4.47 | |
| 4,585 | 972 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sugpon is 20 to 24, with 474 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 50 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 97 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 377 | 8.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 433 | 9.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 401 | 8.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 424 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 474 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 413 | 9.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 360 | 7.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 312 | 6.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 262 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 206 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 208 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 160 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 137 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 105 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 84 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 82 | 1.79% |
| Total | 4,585 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sugpon grew from 4 in 1903 to 4,930 in 2020, an increase of 4,926 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 345 people, from the previous population of 4,585 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | – | |
| 2,407 | 49.80% | |
| 2,868 | 0.88% | |
| 2,159 | -2.87% | |
| 1,968 | -0.81% | |
| 2,432 | 2.09% | |
| 2,380 | -0.43% | |
| 3,018 | 4.86% | |
| 2,844 | -0.59% | |
| 3,381 | 3.29% | |
| 3,513 | 0.82% | |
| 3,936 | 1.58% | |
| 3,820 | -1.08% | |
| 4,585 | 3.54% | |
| 4,930 | 1.54% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sugpon for the year 2019 was 2,610, broken down into 1,391 males and 1,219 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sugpon is situated at approximately 16° 51' North, 120° 31' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.6 meters or 231.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sugpon are San Fernando, La Union, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Urdaneta, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Sudipen, La Union, Santol, La Union, Bangar, La Union, Balaoan, La Union, and Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 254.27 kilometers (157.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alilem, Ilocos Sur, 5.02 kilometers (3.12 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Sudipen, La Union, 8.85 kilometers (5.50 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Santol, La Union, 9.84 kilometers (6.12 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Bangar, La Union, 11.27 kilometers (7.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Balaoan, La Union, 12.23 kilometers (7.60 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, 12.51 kilometers (7.77 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 32.86 kilometers (20.42 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 38.92 kilometers (24.19 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Baguio, 48.52 kilometers (30.15 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 81.83 kilometers (50.85 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 90.78 kilometers (56.41 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 96.28 kilometers (59.83 miles) to the South (S3°E)
Distance from Manila: 254.27 kilometers (157.99 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.