Zaragosa, 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) | 650 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7077, 120.3687 (16° 42' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.7 meters (51.5 feet) |
Zaragosa is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 650. This represented 1.46% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zaragosa in the 2015 Census was 546 broken down into 150 households or an average of 3.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | 84 | 5.18 | |
| 454 | 89 | 5.10 | |
| 528 | 104 | 5.08 | |
| 565 | 120 | 4.71 | |
| 551 | 128 | 4.30 | |
| 546 | 150 | 3.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zaragosa is 10 to 14, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 4.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 7.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 8.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 8.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 8.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 6.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 8.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 6.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.83% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 2.38% |
| Total | 546 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zaragosa grew from 435 in 1990 to 650 in 2020, an increase of 215 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.74%, or an increase of 104 people, from the previous population of 546 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 435 | – | |
| 454 | 0.80% | |
| 528 | 3.29% | |
| 565 | 0.94% | |
| 551 | -0.91% | |
| 546 | -0.17% | |
| 650 | 3.74% |
Location
Zaragosa is situated at approximately 16.7077, 120.3687, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.7 meters or 51.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zaragosa 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.