Purok‑a‑bassit, 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) | 658 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5720, 120.4146 (17° 34' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.0 meters (42.7 feet) |
Purok‑a‑bassit is a barangay in the city of Vigan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 658. This represented 1.22% of the total population of Vigan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Purok-a-bassit in the 2015 Census was 620 broken down into 144 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 63 | 5.86 | |
| 398 | 81 | 4.91 | |
| 453 | 92 | 4.92 | |
| 553 | 107 | 5.17 | |
| 559 | 141 | 3.96 | |
| 620 | 144 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Purok-a-bassit is 15 to 19, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 5.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 10.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 10.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 8.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 7.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 6.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 5.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.13% |
| Total | 620 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Purok-a-bassit grew from 369 in 1990 to 658 in 2020, an increase of 289 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 38 people, from the previous population of 620 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | – | |
| 398 | 1.43% | |
| 453 | 2.81% | |
| 553 | 2.79% | |
| 559 | 0.39% | |
| 620 | 1.99% | |
| 658 | 1.26% |
Location
Purok‑a‑bassit is situated at approximately 17.5720, 120.4146, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.0 meters or 42.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Purok‑a‑bassit 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.