Bauang, Province of La Union
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
Province | La Union |
Barangay count | 39 |
Postal code | 2501 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
Area (2013) | 73.15 km2 (28.24 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 78,449 |
Density (2020) | 1,072 / km2 (2,778 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 16° 32' North, 120° 20' East (16.5265, 120.3292) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.7 meters (41.6 feet) |
Bauang is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 73.15 square kilometers or 28.24 square miles which constitutes 4.88% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 78,449. This represented 9.54% of the total population of La Union province, or 1.48% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,072 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,778 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bauang has 39 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) |
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Acao | 5.90% | 4,628 | 4,283 | 8.06% | 1.64% |
Baccuit Norte | 3.25% | 2,553 | 2,488 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
Baccuit Sur | 3.54% | 2,775 | 2,322 | 19.51% | 3.82% |
Bagbag | 1.73% | 1,359 | 1,349 | 0.74% | 0.16% |
Ballay | 2.23% | 1,749 | 1,646 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
Bawanta | 1.41% | 1,106 | 1,166 | -5.15% | -1.11% |
Boy-utan | 1.38% | 1,083 | 1,202 | -9.90% | -2.17% |
Bucayab | 1.77% | 1,389 | 1,426 | -2.59% | -0.55% |
Cabalayangan | 2.27% | 1,784 | 1,593 | 11.99% | 2.41% |
Cabisilan | 0.93% | 732 | 675 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
Calumbaya | 3.23% | 2,530 | 2,525 | 0.20% | 0.04% |
Carmay | 0.66% | 519 | 482 | 7.68% | 1.57% |
Casilagan | 1.51% | 1,184 | 1,104 | 7.25% | 1.48% |
Central East | 5.33% | 4,185 | 4,308 | -2.86% | -0.61% |
Central West | 5.10% | 4,001 | 4,135 | -3.24% | -0.69% |
Dili | 2.86% | 2,242 | 2,026 | 10.66% | 2.16% |
Disso-or | 1.53% | 1,198 | 1,064 | 12.59% | 2.53% |
Guerrero | 1.38% | 1,085 | 969 | 11.97% | 2.41% |
Lower San Agustin | 1.34% | 1,054 | 1,085 | -2.86% | -0.61% |
Nagrebcan | 2.00% | 1,570 | 1,458 | 7.68% | 1.57% |
Pagdalagan Sur | 3.59% | 2,813 | 2,507 | 12.21% | 2.45% |
Palintucang | 1.25% | 981 | 1,099 | -10.74% | -2.36% |
Palugsi-Limmansangan | 1.98% | 1,552 | 1,558 | -0.39% | -0.08% |
Parian Este | 2.46% | 1,929 | 1,899 | 1.58% | 0.33% |
Parian Oeste | 1.64% | 1,286 | 1,223 | 5.15% | 1.06% |
Paringao | 5.39% | 4,229 | 4,044 | 4.57% | 0.95% |
Payocpoc Norte Este | 1.53% | 1,197 | 1,343 | -10.87% | -2.39% |
Payocpoc Norte Oeste | 2.56% | 2,008 | 1,884 | 6.58% | 1.35% |
Payocpoc Sur | 3.83% | 3,003 | 2,947 | 1.90% | 0.40% |
Pilar | 0.52% | 410 | 415 | -1.20% | -0.25% |
Pottot | 1.58% | 1,241 | 1,412 | -12.11% | -2.68% |
Pudoc | 2.42% | 1,895 | 1,737 | 9.10% | 1.85% |
Pugo | 4.23% | 3,317 | 3,058 | 8.47% | 1.73% |
Quinavite | 4.95% | 3,880 | 3,706 | 4.70% | 0.97% |
Santa Monica | 1.63% | 1,279 | 1,276 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
Santiago | 4.96% | 3,891 | 3,245 | 19.91% | 3.90% |
Taberna | 2.68% | 2,106 | 1,814 | 16.10% | 3.19% |
Upper San Agustin | 1.59% | 1,245 | 1,239 | 0.48% | 0.10% |
Urayong | 1.86% | 1,461 | 1,320 | 10.68% | 2.16% |
Bauang Total | 78,449 | 75,032 | 4.55% | 0.94% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bauang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱249,242,876.39.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 113,767,470.83 | – |
2010 | 232,740,500.55 | 104.58% |
2011 | 158,864,875.31 | -31.74% |
2012 | 146,959,512.73 | -7.49% |
2013 | 163,383,905.43 | 11.18% |
2014 | 180,621,861.65 | 10.55% |
2015 | 203,145,043.09 | 12.47% |
2016 | 249,242,876.39 | 22.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bauang in the 2015 Census was 74,805 broken down into 17,254 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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51,533 | 9,399 | 5.48 | |
56,063 | 10,723 | 5.23 | |
63,230 | 12,298 | 5.14 | |
69,682 | 15,093 | 4.62 | |
70,582 | 15,920 | 4.43 | |
74,805 | 17,254 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bauang is 10 to 14, with 7,089 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 895 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 1,303 | 1.74% |
1 to 4 | 5,339 | 7.12% |
5 to 9 | 7,008 | 9.34% |
10 to 14 | 7,089 | 9.45% |
15 to 19 | 7,080 | 9.44% |
20 to 24 | 6,672 | 8.89% |
25 to 29 | 6,158 | 8.21% |
30 to 34 | 5,709 | 7.61% |
35 to 39 | 5,211 | 6.95% |
40 to 44 | 4,744 | 6.32% |
45 to 49 | 4,346 | 5.79% |
50 to 54 | 3,567 | 4.75% |
55 to 59 | 3,317 | 4.42% |
60 to 64 | 2,504 | 3.34% |
65 to 69 | 1,927 | 2.57% |
70 to 74 | 1,191 | 1.59% |
75 to 79 | 895 | 1.19% |
80 and over | 972 | 1.30% |
Total | 75,032 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bauang grew from 10,032 in 1903 to 78,449 in 2020, an increase of 68,417 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.94%, or an increase of 3,417 people, from the previous population of 75,032 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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10,032 | – | |
12,952 | 1.63% | |
16,304 | 1.16% | |
22,441 | 3.33% | |
26,142 | 1.35% | |
33,307 | 2.40% | |
37,917 | 2.64% | |
41,859 | 2.00% | |
51,573 | 2.11% | |
56,189 | 1.62% | |
63,373 | 2.61% | |
69,837 | 1.35% | |
70,735 | 0.47% | |
75,032 | 1.13% | |
78,449 | 0.94% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bauang for the year 2019 was 46,174, broken down into 22,253 males and 23,921 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bauang is situated at approximately 16° 32' North, 120° 20' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.7 meters or 41.6 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 Bauang are San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Alaminos, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, and San Carlos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Naguilian, La Union, Caba, La Union, Burgos, La Union, Aringay, La Union, Bagulin, La Union, and San Juan, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 225.30 kilometers (139.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Naguilian, La Union, 7.14 kilometers (4.43 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Caba, La Union, 10.67 kilometers (6.63 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Burgos, La Union, 13.41 kilometers (8.33 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Aringay, La Union, 14.74 kilometers (9.16 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Bagulin, La Union, 14.63 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- San Juan, La Union, 15.91 kilometers (9.89 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 10.06 kilometers (6.25 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Baguio, 30.92 kilometers (19.21 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 53.56 kilometers (33.28 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 55.37 kilometers (34.40 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 66.08 kilometers (41.06 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 66.46 kilometers (41.30 miles) to the South (S2°E)
Distance from Manila: 225.30 kilometers (139.99 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°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.