Bato, Municipality of Naguilian, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Naguilian |
| Postal code | 2511 |
| Population (2020) | 1,675 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5187, 120.4030 (16° 31' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.2 meters (95.8 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Naguilian, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,675. This represented 3.21% of the total population of Naguilian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 1,735 broken down into 361 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,131 | 212 | 5.33 | |
| 1,331 | 247 | 5.39 | |
| 1,338 | 270 | 4.96 | |
| 1,397 | 308 | 4.54 | |
| 1,530 | 326 | 4.69 | |
| 1,735 | 361 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 15 to 19, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 6.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 9.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 7.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 167 | 9.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 148 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 7.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 130 | 7.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 94 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 5.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 3.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.77% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 2.62% |
| Total | 1,754 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 1,131 in 1990 to 1,675 in 2020, an increase of 544 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.97%, or a decrease of 79 people, from the previous population of 1,754 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,131 | – | |
| 1,331 | 3.10% | |
| 1,351 | 0.32% | |
| 1,397 | 0.46% | |
| 1,530 | 3.37% | |
| 1,754 | 2.64% | |
| 1,675 | -0.97% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 16.5187, 120.4030, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.2 meters or 95.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.