Pugo, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 2508 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 62.84 km2 (24.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,337 |
| Density (2020) | 308 / km2 (797 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 19' North, 120° 28' East (16.3202, 120.4673) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.5 meters (214.7 feet) |
Pugo is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 62.84 square kilometers or 24.26 square miles which constitutes 4.19% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,337. This represented 2.35% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 308 inhabitants per square kilometer or 797 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pugo has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambalite | 5.31% | 1,026 | 1,037 | -1.06% | -0.22% |
| Ambangonan | 6.00% | 1,161 | 1,192 | -2.60% | -0.55% |
| Cares | 14.00% | 2,708 | 2,671 | 1.39% | 0.29% |
| Cuenca | 9.31% | 1,801 | 1,931 | -6.73% | -1.46% |
| Duplas | 3.60% | 696 | 604 | 15.23% | 3.03% |
| Maoasoas Norte | 6.67% | 1,289 | 1,413 | -8.78% | -1.91% |
| Maoasoas Sur | 5.18% | 1,002 | 1,005 | -0.30% | -0.06% |
| Palina | 11.21% | 2,167 | 1,763 | 22.92% | 4.44% |
| Poblacion East | 4.81% | 930 | 895 | 3.91% | 0.81% |
| Poblacion West | 5.41% | 1,046 | 1,048 | -0.19% | -0.04% |
| San Luis | 10.57% | 2,044 | 2,452 | -16.64% | -3.76% |
| Saytan | 7.35% | 1,422 | 1,671 | -14.90% | -3.34% |
| Tavora East | 3.97% | 767 | 752 | 1.99% | 0.42% |
| Tavora Proper | 6.61% | 1,278 | 1,256 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
| Pugo Total | 19,337 | 19,690 | -1.79% | -0.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pugo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,373,556.59.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,517,446.15 | – |
| 2010 | 50,304,892.75 | 34.08% |
| 2011 | 53,121,787.27 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 48,810,017.63 | -8.12% |
| 2013 | 47,208,906.99 | -3.28% |
| 2014 | 48,980,952.01 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 60,658,049.33 | 23.84% |
| 2016 | 76,373,556.59 | 25.91% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pugo in the 2015 Census was 19,636 broken down into 4,811 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,929 | 2,015 | 5.42 | |
| 12,179 | 2,323 | 5.24 | |
| 13,392 | 2,520 | 5.31 | |
| 18,223 | 3,588 | 5.08 | |
| 16,514 | 3,614 | 4.57 | |
| 19,636 | 4,811 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pugo is 5 to 9, with 1,906 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 188 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 407 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,675 | 8.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,906 | 9.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,798 | 9.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,788 | 9.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,754 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,720 | 8.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,636 | 8.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,421 | 7.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,091 | 5.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 988 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 946 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 769 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 712 | 3.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 439 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 205 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 188 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 247 | 1.25% |
| Total | 19,690 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pugo grew from 2,545 in 1918 to 19,337 in 2020, an increase of 16,792 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.38%, or a decrease of 353 people, from the previous population of 19,690 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,545 | – | |
| 4,733 | 3.15% | |
| 3,952 | -1.83% | |
| 5,484 | 2.92% | |
| 6,483 | 1.65% | |
| 7,180 | 2.07% | |
| 7,780 | 1.62% | |
| 10,939 | 3.47% | |
| 12,180 | 2.03% | |
| 13,442 | 2.14% | |
| 18,265 | 4.32% | |
| 16,518 | -3.59% | |
| 19,690 | 3.40% | |
| 19,337 | -0.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pugo for the year 2019 was 12,275, broken down into 6,196 males and 6,079 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pugo is situated at approximately 16° 19' North, 120° 28' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.5 meters or 214.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Pugo are Baguio, Dagupan, Pangasinan, San Fernando, La Union, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Tubao, La Union, Santo Tomas, La Union, Rosario, La Union, Agoo, La Union, Tuba, Benguet, and Aringay, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 199.13 kilometers (123.74 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tubao, La Union, 6.55 kilometers (4.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Santo Tomas, La Union, 9.31 kilometers (5.79 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Rosario, La Union, 10.27 kilometers (6.38 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Agoo, La Union, 10.83 kilometers (6.73 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Tuba, Benguet, 12.93 kilometers (8.03 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Aringay, La Union, 14.59 kilometers (9.07 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 16.86 kilometers (10.48 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 33.89 kilometers (21.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 36.52 kilometers (22.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 39.63 kilometers (24.62 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 45.42 kilometers (28.22 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 55.11 kilometers (34.25 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
Distance from Manila: 199.13 kilometers (123.74 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.