Paratong Norte, 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) | 1,674 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8954, 120.4068 (16° 54' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Paratong Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Bangar, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,674. This represented 4.40% of the total population of Bangar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paratong Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,591 broken down into 361 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 929 | 194 | 4.79 | |
| 1,066 | 242 | 4.40 | |
| 1,256 | 253 | 4.96 | |
| 1,388 | 304 | 4.57 | |
| 1,508 | 317 | 4.76 | |
| 1,591 | 361 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paratong Norte is 10 to 14, with 177 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 9.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 176 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 177 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 127 | 7.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 120 | 7.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.69% |
| Total | 1,591 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paratong Norte grew from 929 in 1990 to 1,674 in 2020, an increase of 745 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 1,591 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 929 | – | |
| 1,066 | 2.61% | |
| 1,256 | 3.58% | |
| 1,388 | 1.39% | |
| 1,508 | 3.06% | |
| 1,591 | 1.03% | |
| 1,674 | 1.08% |
Location
Paratong Norte is situated at approximately 16.8954, 120.4068, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paratong Norte 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.