Cuenca, Municipality of Pugo, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Pugo |
| Postal code | 2508 |
| Population (2020) | 1,801 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2499, 120.4954 (16° 15' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 144.6 meters (474.4 feet) |
Cuenca is a barangay in the municipality of Pugo, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,801. This represented 9.31% of the total population of Pugo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cuenca in the 2015 Census was 1,931 broken down into 437 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,276 | 251 | 5.08 | |
| 1,519 | 289 | 5.26 | |
| 1,615 | 303 | 5.33 | |
| 1,748 | 359 | 4.87 | |
| 1,713 | 386 | 4.44 | |
| 1,931 | 437 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cuenca is 20 to 24, with 200 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 163 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 7.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 7.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 177 | 9.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 200 | 10.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 173 | 8.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 155 | 8.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 103 | 5.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 5.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 4.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.29% |
| Total | 1,931 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cuenca grew from 1,276 in 1990 to 1,801 in 2020, an increase of 525 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.46%, or a decrease of 130 people, from the previous population of 1,931 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,276 | – | |
| 1,519 | 3.32% | |
| 1,615 | 1.32% | |
| 1,774 | 1.30% | |
| 1,713 | -1.27% | |
| 1,931 | 2.31% | |
| 1,801 | -1.46% |
Location
Cuenca is situated at approximately 16.2499, 120.4954, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 144.6 meters or 474.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cuenca 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.