Pugo, 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) | 3,317 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5275, 120.3218 (16° 32' North, 120° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Pugo is a barangay in the municipality of Bauang, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,317. This represented 4.23% of the total population of Bauang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pugo in the 2015 Census was 3,040 broken down into 747 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,547 | 292 | 5.30 | |
| 1,680 | 331 | 5.08 | |
| 2,163 | 402 | 5.38 | |
| 2,618 | 590 | 4.44 | |
| 2,686 | 639 | 4.20 | |
| 3,040 | 747 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pugo is 10 to 14, with 335 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 265 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 334 | 10.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 335 | 10.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 289 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 255 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 256 | 8.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 247 | 8.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 208 | 6.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 190 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 154 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 106 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 113 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 82 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 64 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.69% |
| Total | 3,058 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pugo grew from 1,547 in 1990 to 3,317 in 2020, an increase of 1,770 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.73%, or an increase of 259 people, from the previous population of 3,058 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,547 | – | |
| 1,696 | 1.74% | |
| 2,178 | 5.51% | |
| 2,633 | 2.65% | |
| 2,703 | 0.96% | |
| 3,058 | 2.38% | |
| 3,317 | 1.73% |
Location
Pugo is situated at approximately 16.5275, 120.3218, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pugo 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.