Alcala, Municipality of Luna, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Luna |
| Postal code | 2518 |
| Population (2020) | 814 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8505, 120.3765 (16° 51' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Alcala, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Luna, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 814. This represented 2.18% of the total population of Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alcala in the 2015 Census was 836 broken down into 215 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 149 | 5.01 | |
| 773 | 153 | 5.05 | |
| 745 | 158 | 4.72 | |
| 724 | 161 | 4.50 | |
| 825 | 179 | 4.61 | |
| 836 | 215 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alcala is 15 to 19, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 5.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 8.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 8.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 5.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 8.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 6.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 5.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 4.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.15% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.32% |
| Total | 836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alcala grew from 746 in 1990 to 814 in 2020, an increase of 68 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.56%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 836 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 746 | – | |
| 773 | 0.67% | |
| 745 | -0.79% | |
| 724 | -0.39% | |
| 825 | 4.87% | |
| 836 | 0.25% | |
| 814 | -0.56% |
Location
Alcala is situated at approximately 16.8505, 120.3765, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alcala 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.