Ar‑arampang, 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) | 976 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7878, 120.4238 (16° 47' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.8 meters (101.0 feet) |
Ar‑arampang is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 976. This represented 2.42% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ar-arampang in the 2015 Census was 891 broken down into 213 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 579 | 105 | 5.51 | |
| 730 | 136 | 5.37 | |
| 770 | 154 | 5.00 | |
| 887 | 189 | 4.69 | |
| 854 | 196 | 4.36 | |
| 891 | 213 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ar-arampang is 5 to 9, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 7.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 8.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 7.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 9.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 9.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 8.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 7.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 6.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.12% |
| Total | 891 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ar-arampang grew from 579 in 1990 to 976 in 2020, an increase of 397 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 85 people, from the previous population of 891 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 579 | – | |
| 730 | 4.44% | |
| 770 | 1.15% | |
| 887 | 1.97% | |
| 854 | -1.37% | |
| 891 | 0.81% | |
| 976 | 1.94% |
Location
Ar‑arampang is situated at approximately 16.7878, 120.4238, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.8 meters or 101.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ar‑arampang 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.