San Blas, 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) | 1,390 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8825, 120.4222 (16° 53' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
San Blas is a barangay in the municipality of Bangar, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,390. This represented 3.65% of the total population of Bangar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Blas in the 2015 Census was 1,250 broken down into 270 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 849 | 162 | 5.24 | |
| 937 | 176 | 5.32 | |
| 1,080 | 214 | 5.05 | |
| 1,241 | 259 | 4.79 | |
| 1,230 | 257 | 4.79 | |
| 1,250 | 270 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Blas is 5 to 9, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 6.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 140 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 9.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 9.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 7.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 8.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 8.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 6.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 5.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1,250 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Blas grew from 849 in 1990 to 1,390 in 2020, an increase of 541 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 140 people, from the previous population of 1,250 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 849 | – | |
| 937 | 1.86% | |
| 1,080 | 3.09% | |
| 1,242 | 1.95% | |
| 1,230 | -0.35% | |
| 1,250 | 0.31% | |
| 1,390 | 2.26% |
Location
San Blas is situated at approximately 16.8825, 120.4222, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Blas 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.