Becques, Municipality of Tagudin, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Tagudin |
| Postal code | 2714 |
| Population (2020) | 1,911 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9887, 120.4510 (16° 59' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Becques is a barangay in the municipality of Tagudin, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,911. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Tagudin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Becques in the 2015 Census was 1,905 broken down into 445 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,626 | 294 | 5.53 | |
| 1,620 | 325 | 4.98 | |
| 1,862 | 352 | 5.29 | |
| 1,876 | 417 | 4.50 | |
| 1,855 | 426 | 4.35 | |
| 1,905 | 445 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Becques is 15 to 19, with 206 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 34 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 6.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 170 | 8.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 200 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 206 | 10.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 7.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 130 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 148 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 123 | 6.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 5.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 2.15% |
| Total | 1,905 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Becques grew from 1,626 in 1990 to 1,911 in 2020, an increase of 285 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.07%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 1,905 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,626 | – | |
| 1,620 | -0.07% | |
| 1,862 | 3.03% | |
| 1,876 | 0.10% | |
| 1,855 | -0.41% | |
| 1,905 | 0.51% | |
| 1,911 | 0.07% |
Location
Becques is situated at approximately 16.9887, 120.4510, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Becques 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.