Apatut, 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) | 987 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7938, 120.4131 (16° 48' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.3 meters (96.1 feet) |
Apatut is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 987. This represented 2.45% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Apatut in the 2015 Census was 955 broken down into 232 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 583 | 110 | 5.30 | |
| 547 | 114 | 4.80 | |
| 665 | 141 | 4.72 | |
| 746 | 163 | 4.58 | |
| 774 | 171 | 4.53 | |
| 955 | 232 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apatut is 20 to 24, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 7.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 8.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 8.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 8.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 11.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 5.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 7.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 6.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 3.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.36% |
| Total | 955 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apatut grew from 583 in 1990 to 987 in 2020, an increase of 404 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 32 people, from the previous population of 955 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 583 | – | |
| 547 | -1.19% | |
| 665 | 4.28% | |
| 746 | 1.60% | |
| 774 | 1.35% | |
| 955 | 4.08% | |
| 987 | 0.70% |
Location
Apatut is situated at approximately 16.7938, 120.4131, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.3 meters or 96.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Apatut 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.