Burgos, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 2510 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 70.80 km2 (27.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 9,006 |
| Density (2020) | 127 / km2 (329 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 31' North, 120° 27' East (16.5196, 120.4433) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.1 meters (246.4 feet) |
Burgos is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 70.80 square kilometers or 27.34 square miles which constitutes 4.72% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,006. This represented 1.10% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.17% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 127 inhabitants per square kilometer or 329 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Burgos has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agpay | 10.05% | 905 | 709 | 27.64% | 5.27% |
| Bilis | 13.46% | 1,212 | 1,130 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Caoayan | 5.64% | 508 | 471 | 7.86% | 1.60% |
| Dalacdac | 4.44% | 400 | 308 | 29.87% | 5.66% |
| Delles | 17.93% | 1,615 | 1,443 | 11.92% | 2.40% |
| Imelda | 5.31% | 478 | 387 | 23.51% | 4.55% |
| Libtong | 7.72% | 695 | 640 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Linuan | 5.21% | 469 | 427 | 9.84% | 1.99% |
| Lower Tumapoc | 4.73% | 426 | 332 | 28.31% | 5.39% |
| New Poblacion | 9.89% | 891 | 885 | 0.68% | 0.14% |
| Old Poblacion | 5.65% | 509 | 511 | -0.39% | -0.08% |
| Upper Tumapoc | 9.97% | 898 | 824 | 8.98% | 1.83% |
| Burgos Total | 9,006 | 8,067 | 11.64% | 2.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Burgos for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱64,227,286.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28,358,925.09 | – |
| 2010 | 41,754,984.91 | 47.24% |
| 2011 | 41,096,891.39 | -1.58% |
| 2012 | 41,365,490.87 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 38,429,333.54 | -7.10% |
| 2014 | 37,822,586.93 | -1.58% |
| 2015 | 49,828,096.91 | 31.74% |
| 2016 | 64,227,286.51 | 28.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Burgos in the 2015 Census was 8,067 broken down into 1,750 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,409 | 977 | 5.54 | |
| 6,085 | 1,114 | 5.46 | |
| 6,748 | 1,246 | 5.42 | |
| 8,235 | 1,619 | 5.09 | |
| 7,850 | 1,633 | 4.81 | |
| 8,067 | 1,750 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Burgos is 5 to 9, with 821 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 85 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 134 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 656 | 8.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 821 | 10.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 820 | 10.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 803 | 9.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 715 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 642 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 618 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 548 | 6.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 463 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 428 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 402 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 362 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 210 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 141 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 85 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 109 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 110 | 1.36% |
| Total | 8,067 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Burgos grew from 8 in 1903 to 9,006 in 2020, an increase of 8,998 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.34%, or an increase of 939 people, from the previous population of 8,067 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | – | |
| 2,256 | 42.80% | |
| 1,774 | -1.19% | |
| 1,348 | -2.78% | |
| 2,124 | 4.08% | |
| 3,160 | 3.96% | |
| 3,570 | 2.48% | |
| 4,149 | 3.05% | |
| 5,410 | 2.69% | |
| 6,086 | 2.23% | |
| 6,748 | 2.24% | |
| 8,261 | 2.83% | |
| 7,850 | -1.84% | |
| 8,067 | 0.52% | |
| 9,006 | 2.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Burgos for the year 2019 was 6,339, broken down into 3,323 males and 3,016 females.
Location
The municipal center of Burgos is situated at approximately 16° 31' North, 120° 27' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.1 meters or 246.4 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 Burgos are San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Alaminos, Pangasinan, and San Carlos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Sablan, Benguet, Naguilian, La Union, Bagulin, La Union, Bauang, La Union, Caba, La Union, and La Trinidad, Benguet. Its distance from the national capital is 221.11 kilometers (137.39 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sablan, Benguet, 4.64 kilometers (2.88 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Naguilian, La Union, 6.38 kilometers (3.96 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Bagulin, La Union, 9.56 kilometers (5.94 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Bauang, La Union, 13.41 kilometers (8.33 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Caba, La Union, 15.60 kilometers (9.69 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- La Trinidad, Benguet, 15.80 kilometers (9.82 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 18.00 kilometers (11.19 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Baguio, 19.22 kilometers (11.94 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 54.71 kilometers (34.00 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 61.77 kilometers (38.38 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 64.91 kilometers (40.33 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 67.01 kilometers (41.64 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Distance from Manila: 221.11 kilometers (137.39 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°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.