Tammocalao, 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) | 1,450 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7496, 120.3384 (16° 45' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Tammocalao is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,450. This represented 3.27% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tammocalao in the 2015 Census was 1,368 broken down into 297 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 778 | 155 | 5.02 | |
| 920 | 171 | 5.38 | |
| 1,060 | 206 | 5.15 | |
| 1,239 | 268 | 4.62 | |
| 1,263 | 285 | 4.43 | |
| 1,368 | 297 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tammocalao is 20 to 24, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 0.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 106 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 9.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 9.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 9.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 134 | 9.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 8.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 7.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 7.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 5.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.68% |
| Total | 1,368 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tammocalao grew from 778 in 1990 to 1,450 in 2020, an increase of 672 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 1,368 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 778 | – | |
| 920 | 3.19% | |
| 1,060 | 3.08% | |
| 1,239 | 2.18% | |
| 1,263 | 0.70% | |
| 1,368 | 1.53% | |
| 1,450 | 1.23% |
Location
Tammocalao is situated at approximately 16.7496, 120.3384, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tammocalao 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.