Rugsuanan, 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) | 667 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5666, 120.4172 (17° 34' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.1 feet) |
Rugsuanan is a barangay in the city of Vigan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 667. This represented 1.24% of the total population of Vigan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rugsuanan in the 2015 Census was 850 broken down into 192 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 145 | 5.95 | |
| 974 | 177 | 5.50 | |
| 1,013 | 192 | 5.28 | |
| 973 | 201 | 4.84 | |
| 709 | 158 | 4.49 | |
| 850 | 192 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rugsuanan is 20 to 24, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 6.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 8.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 8.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 10.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 8.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 7.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 6.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.53% |
| Total | 850 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rugsuanan fell from 863 in 1990 to 667 in 2020, a decrease of 196 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.98%, or a decrease of 183 people, from the previous population of 850 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 863 | – | |
| 974 | 2.29% | |
| 1,013 | 0.85% | |
| 973 | -0.55% | |
| 709 | -10.88% | |
| 850 | 3.51% | |
| 667 | -4.98% |
Location
Rugsuanan is situated at approximately 17.5666, 120.4172, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 37.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rugsuanan 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.