Arosip, Municipality of Bacnotan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Bacnotan |
| Postal code | 2515 |
| Population (2020) | 629 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7359, 120.4141 (16° 44' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 368.7 meters (1,209.6 feet) |
Arosip is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 629. This represented 1.42% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Arosip in the 2015 Census was 588 broken down into 123 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 61 | 5.61 | |
| 370 | 64 | 5.78 | |
| 396 | 77 | 5.14 | |
| 348 | 74 | 4.70 | |
| 453 | 89 | 5.09 | |
| 588 | 123 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arosip is 15 to 19, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 6.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 8.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 10.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 10.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 10.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 9.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.19% |
| Total | 588 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arosip grew from 342 in 1990 to 629 in 2020, an increase of 287 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.43%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 588 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 342 | – | |
| 370 | 1.49% | |
| 396 | 1.47% | |
| 348 | -1.77% | |
| 453 | 10.07% | |
| 588 | 5.09% | |
| 629 | 1.43% |
Location
Arosip is situated at approximately 16.7359, 120.4141, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 368.7 meters or 1,209.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Arosip 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.