Barraca, City of Vigan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| City | Vigan |
| Postal code | 2700 |
| Population (2020) | 294 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5483, 120.3603 (17° 33' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Barraca is a barangay in the city of Vigan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 294. This represented 0.55% of the total population of Vigan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barraca in the 2015 Census was 277 broken down into 73 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 46 | 5.54 | |
| 287 | 47 | 6.11 | |
| 260 | 60 | 4.33 | |
| 286 | 65 | 4.40 | |
| 289 | 72 | 4.01 | |
| 277 | 73 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barraca is 20 to 24, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 7.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 26 | 9.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 8.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 7.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 10.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 6.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 9.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 7.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 6.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 4.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 3.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 3.61% |
| Total | 277 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barraca grew from 255 in 1990 to 294 in 2020, an increase of 39 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 277 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | – | |
| 287 | 2.24% | |
| 260 | -2.10% | |
| 286 | 1.32% | |
| 289 | 0.38% | |
| 277 | -0.80% | |
| 294 | 1.26% |
Location
Barraca is situated at approximately 17.5483, 120.3603, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barraca 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.