Almieda, Municipality of Balaoan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Balaoan |
| Postal code | 2517 |
| Population (2020) | 1,493 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8079, 120.3309 (16° 48' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Almieda is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,493. This represented 3.70% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Almieda in the 2015 Census was 1,457 broken down into 343 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,092 | 205 | 5.33 | |
| 1,156 | 240 | 4.82 | |
| 1,316 | 230 | 5.72 | |
| 1,398 | 316 | 4.42 | |
| 1,383 | 313 | 4.42 | |
| 1,457 | 343 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Almieda is 5 to 9, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 7.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 9.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 8.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 6.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 123 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 141 | 9.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 121 | 8.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 98 | 6.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 6.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.78% |
| Total | 1,457 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Almieda grew from 1,092 in 1990 to 1,493 in 2020, an increase of 401 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 1,457 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,092 | – | |
| 1,156 | 1.07% | |
| 1,316 | 2.82% | |
| 1,398 | 0.84% | |
| 1,383 | -0.39% | |
| 1,457 | 1.00% | |
| 1,493 | 0.52% |
Location
Almieda is situated at approximately 16.8079, 120.3309, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Almieda 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.