Bilis, Municipality of Burgos, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 2510 |
| Population (2020) | 1,212 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5142, 120.4604 (16° 31' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 349.5 meters (1,146.6 feet) |
Bilis is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,212. This represented 13.46% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bilis in the 2015 Census was 1,130 broken down into 246 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | 112 | 5.43 | |
| 809 | 155 | 5.22 | |
| 934 | 187 | 4.99 | |
| 1,071 | 222 | 4.82 | |
| 1,096 | 244 | 4.49 | |
| 1,130 | 246 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bilis is 10 to 14, with 117 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 10.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 99 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 6.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 8.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 9.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 5.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1,130 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bilis grew from 608 in 1990 to 1,212 in 2020, an increase of 604 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.49%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 1,130 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 608 | – | |
| 809 | 5.50% | |
| 934 | 3.13% | |
| 1,073 | 1.93% | |
| 1,096 | 0.77% | |
| 1,130 | 0.58% | |
| 1,212 | 1.49% |
Location
Bilis is situated at approximately 16.5142, 120.4604, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 349.5 meters or 1,146.6 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Bilis is composed of five sitios:
- Sitio Calaticat
- Sitio Conig
- Sitio Pilig
- Sitio Sulbuan/Suyboan
- Sitio Upper Bilis
Adjacent barangays
Bilis shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of Burgos Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.