Bussaoit, 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) | 619 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7119, 120.3695 (16° 43' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.5 meters (64.0 feet) |
Bussaoit is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 619. This represented 1.39% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bussaoit in the 2015 Census was 583 broken down into 150 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 92 | 4.68 | |
| 497 | 104 | 4.78 | |
| 585 | 126 | 4.64 | |
| 659 | 153 | 4.31 | |
| 634 | 158 | 4.01 | |
| 583 | 150 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bussaoit is 15 to 19, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 6.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 9.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 7.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 6.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 7.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 7.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 5.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 4.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.06% |
| Total | 583 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bussaoit grew from 431 in 1990 to 619 in 2020, an increase of 188 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.27%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 583 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 431 | – | |
| 497 | 2.71% | |
| 585 | 3.56% | |
| 659 | 1.66% | |
| 634 | -1.40% | |
| 583 | -1.58% | |
| 619 | 1.27% |
Location
Bussaoit is situated at approximately 16.7119, 120.3695, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.5 meters or 64.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bussaoit 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.