Aringay, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 2503 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lingayen Gulf [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 84.54 km2 (32.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 50,380 |
| Density (2020) | 596 / km2 (1,544 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 24' North, 120° 21' East (16.3957, 120.3553) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.1 meters (66.0 feet) |
Aringay is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 84.54 square kilometers or 32.64 square miles which constitutes 5.64% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 50,380. This represented 6.13% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.95% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 596 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,544 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aringay has 24 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2.08% | 1,048 | 954 | 9.85% | 2.00% |
| Basca | 3.97% | 2,000 | 2,137 | -6.41% | -1.38% |
| Dulao | 7.23% | 3,641 | 3,427 | 6.24% | 1.28% |
| Gallano | 2.45% | 1,232 | 988 | 24.70% | 4.76% |
| Macabato | 3.30% | 1,661 | 1,498 | 10.88% | 2.20% |
| Manga | 3.42% | 1,722 | 1,650 | 4.36% | 0.90% |
| Pangao-aoan East | 2.62% | 1,320 | 1,182 | 11.68% | 2.35% |
| Pangao-aoan West | 1.99% | 1,004 | 969 | 3.61% | 0.75% |
| Poblacion | 6.96% | 3,505 | 3,473 | 0.92% | 0.19% |
| Samara | 5.71% | 2,876 | 2,735 | 5.16% | 1.06% |
| San Antonio | 2.28% | 1,151 | 1,034 | 11.32% | 2.28% |
| San Benito Norte | 5.96% | 3,002 | 2,625 | 14.36% | 2.86% |
| San Benito Sur | 7.40% | 3,727 | 3,638 | 2.45% | 0.51% |
| San Eugenio | 8.28% | 4,172 | 3,783 | 10.28% | 2.08% |
| San Juan East | 1.99% | 1,002 | 916 | 9.39% | 1.91% |
| San Juan West | 2.73% | 1,375 | 1,250 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| San Simon East | 2.24% | 1,131 | 1,077 | 5.01% | 1.04% |
| San Simon West | 2.75% | 1,384 | 1,282 | 7.96% | 1.62% |
| Santa Cecilia | 4.00% | 2,013 | 1,868 | 7.76% | 1.59% |
| Santa Lucia | 6.21% | 3,129 | 3,096 | 1.07% | 0.22% |
| Santa Rita East | 2.32% | 1,171 | 1,069 | 9.54% | 1.94% |
| Santa Rita West | 7.23% | 3,640 | 3,438 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Santo Rosario East | 3.00% | 1,509 | 1,490 | 1.28% | 0.27% |
| Santo Rosario West | 3.90% | 1,965 | 1,879 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| Aringay Total | 50,380 | 47,458 | 6.16% | 1.27% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aringay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱154,311,046.13.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 66,128,200.07 | – |
| 2010 | 126,458,647.45 | 91.23% |
| 2011 | 91,021,897.88 | -28.02% |
| 2012 | 82,599,607.42 | -9.25% |
| 2013 | 111,480,176.05 | 34.96% |
| 2014 | 90,041,339.75 | -19.23% |
| 2015 | 125,762,537.75 | 39.67% |
| 2016 | 154,311,046.13 | 22.70% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aringay in the 2015 Census was 47,422 broken down into 10,817 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,258 | 6,121 | 5.43 | |
| 36,743 | 7,028 | 5.23 | |
| 41,405 | 7,786 | 5.32 | |
| 43,417 | 9,251 | 4.69 | |
| 44,939 | 9,739 | 4.61 | |
| 47,422 | 10,817 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aringay is 5 to 9, with 4,781 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 596 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 947 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,970 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,781 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,593 | 9.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,316 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,219 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,823 | 8.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,593 | 7.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,089 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,555 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,497 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,254 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,097 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,593 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,232 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 596 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 610 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 693 | 1.46% |
| Total | 47,458 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aringay grew from 8,572 in 1903 to 50,380 in 2020, an increase of 41,808 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.27%, or an increase of 2,922 people, from the previous population of 47,458 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,572 | – | |
| 11,247 | 1.73% | |
| 12,487 | 0.52% | |
| 13,079 | 0.48% | |
| 17,572 | 2.63% | |
| 21,835 | 2.15% | |
| 25,042 | 2.79% | |
| 27,524 | 1.91% | |
| 33,258 | 1.91% | |
| 36,743 | 1.88% | |
| 41,422 | 2.60% | |
| 43,438 | 0.66% | |
| 44,949 | 1.25% | |
| 47,458 | 1.04% | |
| 50,380 | 1.27% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aringay for the year 2019 was 30,606, broken down into 15,062 males and 15,544 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aringay is situated at approximately 16° 24' North, 120° 21' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.1 meters or 66.0 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 Aringay are San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Alaminos, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and Urdaneta, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Caba, La Union, Agoo, La Union, Tubao, La Union, Santo Tomas, La Union, Bauang, La Union, and Pugo, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 210.68 kilometers (130.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Caba, La Union, 4.10 kilometers (2.55 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Agoo, La Union, 8.20 kilometers (5.10 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Tubao, La Union, 8.16 kilometers (5.07 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Santo Tomas, La Union, 12.78 kilometers (7.94 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Bauang, La Union, 14.74 kilometers (9.16 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Pugo, La Union, 14.59 kilometers (9.07 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 24.79 kilometers (15.40 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Baguio, 25.49 kilometers (15.84 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 39.15 kilometers (24.33 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 48.03 kilometers (29.84 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S56°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 51.96 kilometers (32.29 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 51.74 kilometers (32.15 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
Distance from Manila: 210.68 kilometers (130.91 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- 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.