Man‑atong, Municipality of Suyo, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Suyo |
| Postal code | 2715 |
| Population (2020) | 1,755 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9535, 120.6127 (16° 57' North, 120° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 492.8 meters (1,616.8 feet) |
Man‑atong is a barangay in the municipality of Suyo, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,755. This represented 16.30% of the total population of Suyo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Man-atong in the 2015 Census was 1,856 broken down into 404 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,388 | 264 | 5.26 | |
| 1,547 | 322 | 4.80 | |
| 1,722 | 311 | 5.54 | |
| 2,036 | 340 | 5.99 | |
| 1,682 | 354 | 4.75 | |
| 1,856 | 404 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Man-atong is 10 to 14, with 198 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 24 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 145 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 178 | 9.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 198 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 176 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 194 | 10.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 160 | 8.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 121 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 97 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 84 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.51% |
| Total | 1,856 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Man-atong grew from 1,388 in 1990 to 1,755 in 2020, an increase of 367 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.17%, or a decrease of 101 people, from the previous population of 1,856 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,388 | – | |
| 1,547 | 2.05% | |
| 1,722 | 2.32% | |
| 2,036 | 2.34% | |
| 1,682 | -6.72% | |
| 1,856 | 1.89% | |
| 1,755 | -1.17% |
Location
Man‑atong is situated at approximately 16.9535, 120.6127, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 492.8 meters or 1,616.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Man‑atong 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.