Legleg, 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) | 578 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7032, 120.3729 (16° 42' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.9 meters (65.3 feet) |
Legleg is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 578. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Legleg in the 2015 Census was 553 broken down into 155 households or an average of 3.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 69 | 5.99 | |
| 482 | 84 | 5.74 | |
| 521 | 89 | 5.85 | |
| 534 | 111 | 4.81 | |
| 537 | 117 | 4.59 | |
| 553 | 155 | 3.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Legleg is 20 to 24, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 6.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 7.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 8.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 6.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 4.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 8.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 6.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 6.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 5.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.53% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.63% |
| Total | 553 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Legleg grew from 413 in 1990 to 578 in 2020, an increase of 165 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.94%, or an increase of 25 people, from the previous population of 553 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 413 | – | |
| 482 | 2.94% | |
| 521 | 1.68% | |
| 534 | 0.34% | |
| 537 | 0.20% | |
| 553 | 0.56% | |
| 578 | 0.94% |
Location
Legleg is situated at approximately 16.7032, 120.3729, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.9 meters or 65.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Legleg 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.