Bangar, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 2519 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 37.36 km2 (14.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,041 |
| Density (2020) | 1,018 / km2 (2,638 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 54' North, 120° 25' East (16.8937, 120.4229) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.6 meters (41.2 feet) |
Bangar is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 37.36 square kilometers or 14.42 square miles which constitutes 2.49% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,041. This represented 4.63% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,018 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,638 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bangar has 33 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdeppa | 3.48% | 1,324 | 1,254 | 5.58% | 1.15% |
| Alzate | 3.89% | 1,481 | 1,329 | 11.44% | 2.31% |
| Bangaoilan East | 2.77% | 1,052 | 970 | 8.45% | 1.72% |
| Bangaoilan West | 2.75% | 1,046 | 912 | 14.69% | 2.93% |
| Barraca | 3.56% | 1,354 | 1,248 | 8.49% | 1.73% |
| Cadapli | 4.12% | 1,566 | 1,407 | 11.30% | 2.28% |
| Caggao | 0.50% | 192 | 190 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| Central East No. 1 | 0.94% | 359 | 371 | -3.23% | -0.69% |
| Central East No. 2 | 2.75% | 1,046 | 1,097 | -4.65% | -1.00% |
| Central West No. 1 | 1.22% | 463 | 443 | 4.51% | 0.93% |
| Central West No. 2 | 1.54% | 585 | 558 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| Central West No. 3 | 1.41% | 538 | 605 | -11.07% | -2.44% |
| Consuegra | 3.52% | 1,338 | 1,356 | -1.33% | -0.28% |
| General Prim East | 2.45% | 933 | 868 | 7.49% | 1.53% |
| General Prim West | 4.22% | 1,605 | 1,509 | 6.36% | 1.31% |
| General Terrero | 3.01% | 1,146 | 1,042 | 9.98% | 2.02% |
| Luzong Norte | 3.28% | 1,247 | 1,334 | -6.52% | -1.41% |
| Luzong Sur | 2.99% | 1,136 | 989 | 14.86% | 2.96% |
| Maria Cristina East | 2.48% | 945 | 896 | 5.47% | 1.13% |
| Maria Cristina West | 2.82% | 1,071 | 1,022 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Mindoro | 5.33% | 2,028 | 1,801 | 12.60% | 2.53% |
| Nagsabaran | 3.90% | 1,482 | 1,439 | 2.99% | 0.62% |
| Paratong No. 3 | 2.94% | 1,119 | 1,039 | 7.70% | 1.57% |
| Paratong No. 4 | 2.35% | 895 | 865 | 3.47% | 0.72% |
| Paratong Norte | 4.40% | 1,674 | 1,591 | 5.22% | 1.08% |
| Quintarong | 2.95% | 1,122 | 1,092 | 2.75% | 0.57% |
| Reyna Regente | 2.94% | 1,118 | 993 | 12.59% | 2.53% |
| Rissing | 6.57% | 2,501 | 2,438 | 2.58% | 0.54% |
| San Blas | 3.65% | 1,390 | 1,250 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
| San Cristobal | 2.30% | 875 | 808 | 8.29% | 1.69% |
| Sinapangan Norte | 2.90% | 1,104 | 1,032 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Sinapangan Sur | 2.67% | 1,014 | 926 | 9.50% | 1.93% |
| Ubbog | 3.40% | 1,292 | 1,273 | 1.49% | 0.31% |
| Bangar Total | 38,041 | 35,947 | 5.83% | 1.20% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bangar for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱94,362,981.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,398,192.13 | – |
| 2010 | 128,516,693.88 | 123.90% |
| 2011 | 89,398,522.27 | -30.44% |
| 2012 | 89,147,670.38 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 94,600,622.92 | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 97,006,610.23 | 2.54% |
| 2015 | 103,608,573.13 | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 94,362,981.26 | -8.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangar in the 2015 Census was 35,946 broken down into 8,078 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,954 | 4,884 | 5.31 | |
| 28,370 | 5,396 | 5.26 | |
| 31,491 | 5,699 | 5.53 | |
| 33,315 | 6,909 | 4.82 | |
| 34,520 | 7,369 | 4.68 | |
| 35,946 | 8,078 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangar is 10 to 14, with 3,763 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 537 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 701 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,836 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,737 | 10.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,763 | 10.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,317 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,911 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,679 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,625 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,477 | 6.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,115 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,935 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,662 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,465 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,099 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 951 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 586 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 537 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 551 | 1.53% |
| Total | 35,947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangar grew from 9,851 in 1903 to 38,041 in 2020, an increase of 28,190 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 2,094 people, from the previous population of 35,947 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,851 | – | |
| 10,923 | 0.65% | |
| 12,484 | 0.67% | |
| 14,988 | 1.89% | |
| 16,381 | 0.78% | |
| 19,761 | 1.85% | |
| 20,752 | 0.99% | |
| 23,715 | 2.70% | |
| 25,966 | 0.91% | |
| 28,374 | 1.68% | |
| 31,491 | 2.26% | |
| 33,335 | 0.79% | |
| 34,522 | 1.28% | |
| 35,947 | 0.77% | |
| 38,041 | 1.20% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bangar for the year 2019 was 23,854, broken down into 11,907 males and 11,947 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bangar is situated at approximately 16° 54' North, 120° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.6 meters or 41.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Bangar are San Fernando, La Union, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Sudipen, La Union, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Luna, La Union, Balaoan, La Union, Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, and Alilem, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 261.75 kilometers (162.64 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sudipen, La Union, 4.28 kilometers (2.66 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, 5.09 kilometers (3.16 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Luna, La Union, 6.70 kilometers (4.17 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Balaoan, La Union, 8.28 kilometers (5.15 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, 11.27 kilometers (7.01 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Alilem, Ilocos Sur, 11.42 kilometers (7.10 miles) to the East (S86°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 32.68 kilometers (20.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 32.84 kilometers (20.41 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Baguio, 56.32 kilometers (35.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 75.27 kilometers (46.77 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 94.68 kilometers (58.83 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 94.27 kilometers (58.58 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
Distance from Manila: 261.75 kilometers (162.64 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.