Licungan, Municipality of Sugpon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Sugpon |
| Postal code | 2717 |
| Population (2020) | 628 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7095, 120.5653 (16° 43' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,116.4 meters (3,662.7 feet) |
Licungan, formerly Cullang, is a barangay in the municipality of Sugpon, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 628. This represented 12.74% of the total population of Sugpon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Licungan in the 2015 Census was 525 broken down into 80 households or an average of 6.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 55 | 5.40 | |
| 505 | 90 | 5.61 | |
| 335 | 60 | 5.58 | |
| 368 | 64 | 5.75 | |
| 407 | 70 | 5.81 | |
| 525 | 80 | 6.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Licungan is 10 to 14, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 8.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 9.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 10.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 9.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 8.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 7.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.71% |
| Total | 525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Licungan grew from 297 in 1990 to 628 in 2020, an increase of 331 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.84%, or an increase of 103 people, from the previous population of 525 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | – | |
| 505 | 10.46% | |
| 335 | -8.42% | |
| 368 | 1.30% | |
| 407 | 3.73% | |
| 525 | 4.97% | |
| 628 | 3.84% |
Location
Licungan is situated at approximately 16.7095, 120.5653, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,116.4 meters or 3,662.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Licungan 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.