Gusing Norte, 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) | 1,562 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5626, 120.4044 (16° 34' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.7 meters (113.8 feet) |
Gusing Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Naguilian, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,562. This represented 2.99% of the total population of Naguilian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gusing Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,617 broken down into 377 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,404 | 245 | 5.73 | |
| 1,562 | 289 | 5.40 | |
| 1,664 | 309 | 5.39 | |
| 1,714 | 410 | 4.18 | |
| 1,525 | 328 | 4.65 | |
| 1,617 | 377 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gusing Norte is 15 to 19, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 6.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 9.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 100 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 6.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 6.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 5.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 3.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.55% |
| Total | 1,617 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gusing Norte grew from 1,404 in 1990 to 1,562 in 2020, an increase of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.73%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 1,617 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,404 | – | |
| 1,562 | 2.02% | |
| 1,664 | 1.37% | |
| 1,714 | 0.41% | |
| 1,525 | -4.16% | |
| 1,617 | 1.12% | |
| 1,562 | -0.73% |
Location
Gusing Norte is situated at approximately 16.5626, 120.4044, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.7 meters or 113.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gusing Norte 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.