Oaqui No. 3, 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) | 663 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8532, 120.4121 (16° 51' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Oaqui No. 3 is a barangay in the municipality of Luna, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 663. This represented 1.78% of the total population of Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Oaqui No. 3 in the 2015 Census was 684 broken down into 158 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 577 | 108 | 5.34 | |
| 590 | 110 | 5.36 | |
| 588 | 107 | 5.50 | |
| 637 | 132 | 4.83 | |
| 632 | 141 | 4.48 | |
| 684 | 158 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Oaqui No. 3 is 25 to 29, with 72 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 6.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 10.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 7.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 7.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 10.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 8.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 7.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.75% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.75% |
| Total | 684 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Oaqui No. 3 grew from 577 in 1990 to 663 in 2020, an increase of 86 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.65%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 684 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 577 | – | |
| 590 | 0.42% | |
| 588 | -0.07% | |
| 637 | 1.11% | |
| 632 | -0.29% | |
| 684 | 1.52% | |
| 663 | -0.65% |
Location
Oaqui No. 3 is situated at approximately 16.8532, 120.4121, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Oaqui No. 3 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.