Gusing Sur, 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) | 1,427 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5553, 120.4095 (16° 33' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.3 meters (109.3 feet) |
Gusing Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Naguilian, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,427. This represented 2.73% of the total population of Naguilian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gusing Sur in the 2015 Census was 1,622 broken down into 394 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 898 | 160 | 5.61 | |
| 1,140 | 201 | 5.67 | |
| 1,100 | 220 | 5.00 | |
| 1,106 | 270 | 4.10 | |
| 1,542 | 332 | 4.64 | |
| 1,622 | 394 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gusing Sur is 5 to 9, with 154 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 128 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 154 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 9.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 139 | 8.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 105 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 6.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 4.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 3.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.54% |
| Total | 1,622 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gusing Sur grew from 898 in 1990 to 1,427 in 2020, an increase of 529 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.66%, or a decrease of 195 people, from the previous population of 1,622 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 898 | – | |
| 1,140 | 4.57% | |
| 1,100 | -0.76% | |
| 1,106 | 0.08% | |
| 1,542 | 12.86% | |
| 1,622 | 0.97% | |
| 1,427 | -2.66% |
Location
Gusing Sur is situated at approximately 16.5553, 120.4095, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.3 meters or 109.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gusing Sur 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.