Maragayap, 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) | 501 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7569, 120.3454 (16° 45' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Maragayap is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 501. This represented 1.13% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maragayap in the 2015 Census was 546 broken down into 114 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 72 | 4.76 | |
| 345 | 82 | 4.21 | |
| 430 | 92 | 4.67 | |
| 519 | 107 | 4.85 | |
| 537 | 114 | 4.71 | |
| 546 | 114 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maragayap is 15 to 19, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 6.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 8.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 7.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 10.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 8.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 6.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 6.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 6.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.56% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.47% |
| Total | 546 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maragayap grew from 343 in 1990 to 501 in 2020, an increase of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.79%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 546 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 343 | – | |
| 345 | 0.11% | |
| 430 | 4.84% | |
| 519 | 2.63% | |
| 537 | 1.25% | |
| 546 | 0.32% | |
| 501 | -1.79% |
Location
Maragayap is situated at approximately 16.7569, 120.3454, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maragayap 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.