Agoo, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 49 |
| Postal code | 2504 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lingayen Gulf [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2007) | 52.84 km2 (20.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 63,692 |
| Density (2015) | 1,205 / km2 (3,122 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 19' North, 120° 22' East (16.3223, 120.3660) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.4 meters (57.2 feet) |
Agoo is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 52.84 square kilometers or 20.40 square miles which constitutes 3.53% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 63,692. This represented 8.10% of the total population of La Union province, or 1.27% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,205 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,122 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Agoo has 49 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambitacay | 1.27% | 806 | 789 | 2.15% | 0.41% |
| Balawarte | 2.75% | 1,754 | 1,550 | 13.16% | 2.38% |
| Capas | 1.68% | 1,070 | 941 | 13.71% | 2.48% |
| Consolacion | 2.61% | 1,661 | 1,662 | -0.06% | -0.01% |
| Macalva Central | 1.04% | 662 | 615 | 7.64% | 1.41% |
| Macalva Norte | 1.79% | 1,138 | 1,095 | 3.93% | 0.74% |
| Macalva Sur | 2.24% | 1,429 | 1,332 | 7.28% | 1.35% |
| Nazareno | 3.24% | 2,061 | 1,874 | 9.98% | 1.83% |
| Purok | 1.03% | 654 | 617 | 6.00% | 1.12% |
| San Agustin East | 3.75% | 2,387 | 2,322 | 2.80% | 0.53% |
| San Agustin Norte | 2.07% | 1,319 | 1,240 | 6.37% | 1.18% |
| San Agustin Sur | 1.86% | 1,186 | 1,210 | -1.98% | -0.38% |
| San Antonino | 1.58% | 1,009 | 1,002 | 0.70% | 0.13% |
| San Antonio | 3.72% | 2,372 | 2,209 | 7.38% | 1.36% |
| San Francisco | 1.64% | 1,044 | 1,026 | 1.75% | 0.33% |
| San Isidro | 3.27% | 2,082 | 1,895 | 9.87% | 1.81% |
| San Joaquin Norte | 2.24% | 1,424 | 1,270 | 12.13% | 2.20% |
| San Joaquin Sur | 2.32% | 1,480 | 1,436 | 3.06% | 0.58% |
| San Jose Norte | 1.29% | 820 | 787 | 4.19% | 0.79% |
| San Jose Sur | 2.82% | 1,796 | 1,667 | 7.74% | 1.43% |
| San Juan | 1.78% | 1,131 | 1,126 | 0.44% | 0.08% |
| San Julian Central | 0.97% | 619 | 613 | 0.98% | 0.19% |
| San Julian East | 1.76% | 1,121 | 1,096 | 2.28% | 0.43% |
| San Julian Norte | 1.17% | 744 | 739 | 0.68% | 0.13% |
| San Julian West | 3.01% | 1,914 | 1,795 | 6.63% | 1.23% |
| San Manuel Norte | 3.19% | 2,031 | 1,960 | 3.62% | 0.68% |
| San Manuel Sur | 1.37% | 873 | 837 | 4.30% | 0.81% |
| San Marcos | 3.25% | 2,072 | 1,849 | 12.06% | 2.19% |
| San Miguel | 2.48% | 1,577 | 1,513 | 4.23% | 0.79% |
| San Nicolas Central | 1.85% | 1,177 | 1,020 | 15.39% | 2.76% |
| San Nicolas East | 1.29% | 821 | 769 | 6.76% | 1.25% |
| San Nicolas Norte | 1.08% | 689 | 717 | -3.91% | -0.76% |
| San Nicolas Sur | 0.76% | 485 | 535 | -9.35% | -1.85% |
| San Nicolas West | 4.25% | 2,710 | 2,382 | 13.77% | 2.49% |
| San Pedro | 1.74% | 1,106 | 1,089 | 1.56% | 0.30% |
| San Roque East | 1.24% | 787 | 793 | -0.76% | -0.14% |
| San Roque West | 2.28% | 1,455 | 1,438 | 1.18% | 0.22% |
| San Vicente Norte | 1.71% | 1,092 | 1,052 | 3.80% | 0.71% |
| San Vicente Sur | 1.74% | 1,108 | 1,086 | 2.03% | 0.38% |
| Santa Ana | 3.04% | 1,936 | 1,860 | 4.09% | 0.77% |
| Santa Barbara | 2.99% | 1,907 | 1,887 | 1.06% | 0.20% |
| Santa Fe | 1.26% | 804 | 845 | -4.85% | -0.94% |
| Santa Maria | 1.52% | 971 | 975 | -0.41% | -0.08% |
| Santa Monica | 1.61% | 1,026 | 995 | 3.12% | 0.59% |
| Santa Rita | 2.40% | 1,529 | 1,546 | -1.10% | -0.21% |
| Santa Rita East | 1.22% | 777 | 755 | 2.91% | 0.55% |
| Santa Rita Norte | 1.82% | 1,158 | 1,020 | 13.53% | 2.45% |
| Santa Rita Sur | 1.69% | 1,074 | 1,088 | -1.29% | -0.25% |
| Santa Rita West | 1.33% | 844 | 677 | 24.67% | 4.29% |
| Agoo Total | 63,692 | 60,596 | 5.11% | 0.95% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Agoo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱290,349,994.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 114,377,149.77 | – |
| 2010 | 153,341,632.22 | 34.07% |
| 2011 | 153,553,129.20 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 162,946,023.37 | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 170,604,536.06 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 209,932,666.73 | 23.05% |
| 2015 | 216,599,998.37 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 290,349,994.15 | 34.05% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Agoo is 5 to 9, with 6,510 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 656 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,285 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,158 |
| 5 to 9 | 6,510 |
| 10 to 14 | 6,225 |
| 15 to 19 | 6,263 |
| 20 to 24 | 5,708 |
| 25 to 29 | 5,220 |
| 30 to 34 | 4,806 |
| 35 to 39 | 4,263 |
| 40 to 44 | 3,590 |
| 45 to 49 | 3,330 |
| 50 to 54 | 2,930 |
| 55 to 59 | 2,536 |
| 60 to 64 | 2,052 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,583 |
| 70 to 74 | 850 |
| 75 to 79 | 656 |
| 80 and over | 727 |
| Total | 63,692 |
Historical population
The population of Agoo grew from 21,093 in 1960 to 63,692 in 2015, an increase of 42,599 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 3,096 people, from the previous population of 60,596 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 21,093 | – | |
| 28,696 | 3.06% | |
| 32,450 | 2.50% | |
| 34,849 | 1.44% | |
| 42,698 | 2.05% | |
| 47,721 | 2.11% | |
| 51,923 | 1.83% | |
| 57,952 | 1.53% | |
| 60,596 | 1.64% | |
| 63,692 | 0.95% |
Location
The municipal center of Agoo is situated at approximately 16° 19' North, 120° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.4 meters or 57.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Agoo are Baguio, Dagupan, San Fernando, San Carlos, Urdaneta, and Alaminos. The nearest municipalities are Santo Tomas, Tubao, Aringay, Pugo, Caba, and Rosario. Its distance from the national capital is 202.63 kilometers (125.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santo Tomas, La Union, 4.82 kilometers (3.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Tubao, La Union, 5.68 kilometers (3.53 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Aringay, La Union, 8.20 kilometers (5.10 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Pugo, La Union, 10.83 kilometers (6.73 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Caba, La Union, 12.27 kilometers (7.62 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Rosario, La Union, 16.58 kilometers (10.30 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 26.23 kilometers (16.30 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 31.12 kilometers (19.34 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 32.78 kilometers (20.37 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 43.71 kilometers (27.16 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 44.01 kilometers (27.34 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 45.12 kilometers (28.04 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
Distance from Manila: 202.63 kilometers (125.91 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 63,692, ranked 352 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 20.40 square kilometers, ranked 1,342 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 1,205 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 129 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.95%, ranked 1,175 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.