Purok, Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Agoo |
| Postal code | 2504 |
| Population (2020) | 768 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3078, 120.3488 (16° 18' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Purok is a barangay in the municipality of Agoo, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 768. This represented 1.16% of the total population of Agoo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Purok in the 2015 Census was 654 broken down into 134 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 588 | 108 | 5.44 | |
| 677 | 124 | 5.46 | |
| 619 | 125 | 4.95 | |
| 630 | 127 | 4.96 | |
| 617 | 123 | 5.02 | |
| 654 | 134 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Purok is 25 to 29, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 8.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 9.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 8.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 8.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 9.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 10.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.68% |
| Total | 654 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Purok grew from 588 in 1990 to 768 in 2020, an increase of 180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.44%, or an increase of 114 people, from the previous population of 654 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 588 | – | |
| 677 | 2.68% | |
| 619 | -1.90% | |
| 630 | 0.24% | |
| 617 | -0.76% | |
| 654 | 1.11% | |
| 768 | 3.44% |
Location
Purok is situated at approximately 16.3078, 120.3488, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Purok 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.