Pilar, Municipality of Bauang, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Bauang |
| Postal code | 2501 |
| Population (2020) | 410 |
| Coordinates | 16.4829, 120.3252 (16° 29' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Pilar is a barangay in the municipality of Bauang, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 410. This represented 0.52% of the total population of Bauang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pilar in the 2015 Census was 415 broken down into 91 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 675 | 108 | 6.25 | |
| 922 | 161 | 5.73 | |
| 812 | 153 | 5.31 | |
| 467 | 88 | 5.31 | |
| 379 | 89 | 4.26 | |
| 415 | 91 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pilar is 5 to 9, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 8.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 13.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 8.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 8.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 7.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 11.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 9.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.20% |
| Total | 415 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pilar fell from 675 in 1990 to 410 in 2020, a decrease of 265 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.25%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 415 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 675 | – | |
| 922 | 6.02% | |
| 812 | -2.69% | |
| 467 | -7.35% | |
| 379 | -7.32% | |
| 415 | 1.74% | |
| 410 | -0.25% |
Location
Pilar is situated at approximately 16.4829, 120.3252, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pilar 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.