Wenceslao, Municipality of Caba, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Caba |
| Postal code | 2502 |
| Population (2020) | 465 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4529, 120.3336 (16° 27' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.4 feet) |
Wenceslao is a barangay in the municipality of Caba, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 465. This represented 2.01% of the total population of Caba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wenceslao in the 2015 Census was 407 broken down into 102 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | 52 | 4.60 | |
| 274 | 58 | 4.72 | |
| 340 | 72 | 4.72 | |
| 338 | 73 | 4.63 | |
| 360 | 84 | 4.29 | |
| 407 | 102 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wenceslao is 5 to 9, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 5.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 11.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 10.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 7.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 7.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 9.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 8.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.46% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.72% |
| Total | 407 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wenceslao grew from 239 in 1990 to 465 in 2020, an increase of 226 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.84%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 407 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 239 | – | |
| 274 | 2.59% | |
| 340 | 4.74% | |
| 338 | -0.08% | |
| 360 | 2.32% | |
| 407 | 2.36% | |
| 465 | 2.84% |
Location
Wenceslao is situated at approximately 16.4529, 120.3336, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wenceslao 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.