Galongen, 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) | 1,157 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7561, 120.3391 (16° 45' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Galongen is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,157. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Galongen in the 2015 Census was 989 broken down into 250 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 883 | 170 | 5.19 | |
| 943 | 190 | 4.96 | |
| 963 | 206 | 4.67 | |
| 1,003 | 210 | 4.78 | |
| 982 | 228 | 4.31 | |
| 989 | 250 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Galongen is 30 to 34, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 6.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 7.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 8.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 7.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 8.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 7.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 7.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 5.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 3.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 2.12% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 2.60% |
| Total | 1,037 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Galongen grew from 883 in 1990 to 1,157 in 2020, an increase of 274 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.33%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 1,037 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 883 | – | |
| 943 | 1.24% | |
| 963 | 0.45% | |
| 1,003 | 0.56% | |
| 982 | -0.77% | |
| 1,037 | 1.04% | |
| 1,157 | 2.33% |
Location
Galongen is situated at approximately 16.7561, 120.3391, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Galongen 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.