Maria Cristina West, Municipality of Bangar, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Bangar |
| Postal code | 2519 |
| Population (2020) | 1,071 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8983, 120.4289 (16° 54' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.3 feet) |
Maria Cristina West is a barangay in the municipality of Bangar, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,071. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Bangar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maria Cristina West in the 2015 Census was 1,022 broken down into 226 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 | 178 | 5.12 | |
| 973 | 227 | 4.29 | |
| 1,064 | 194 | 5.48 | |
| 1,081 | 218 | 4.96 | |
| 1,013 | 215 | 4.71 | |
| 1,022 | 226 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maria Cristina West is 5 to 9, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 7.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 9.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 8.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 7.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 5.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 4.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 3.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 2.45% |
| Total | 1,022 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maria Cristina West grew from 911 in 1990 to 1,071 in 2020, an increase of 160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.99%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,022 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | – | |
| 973 | 1.24% | |
| 1,064 | 1.94% | |
| 1,081 | 0.22% | |
| 1,013 | -2.34% | |
| 1,022 | 0.17% | |
| 1,071 | 0.99% |
Location
Maria Cristina West is situated at approximately 16.8983, 120.4289, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maria Cristina West 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.