Patpata, 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) | 1,600 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8123, 120.4133 (16° 49' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.3 meters (56.8 feet) |
Patpata is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,600. This represented 3.97% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Patpata in the 2015 Census was 1,441 broken down into 328 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 945 | 170 | 5.56 | |
| 1,036 | 199 | 5.21 | |
| 1,038 | 204 | 5.09 | |
| 1,234 | 261 | 4.73 | |
| 1,381 | 280 | 4.93 | |
| 1,441 | 328 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Patpata is 10 to 14, with 162 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 6.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 10.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 131 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 124 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 111 | 7.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 6.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 6.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.73% |
| Total | 1,441 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Patpata grew from 945 in 1990 to 1,600 in 2020, an increase of 655 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.23%, or an increase of 159 people, from the previous population of 1,441 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 945 | – | |
| 1,036 | 1.74% | |
| 1,038 | 0.04% | |
| 1,234 | 2.41% | |
| 1,381 | 4.18% | |
| 1,441 | 0.81% | |
| 1,600 | 2.23% |
Location
Patpata is situated at approximately 16.8123, 120.4133, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.3 meters or 56.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Patpata 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.