Poblacion West, 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) | 1,046 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3218, 120.4664 (16° 19' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.4 meters (211.3 feet) |
Poblacion West is a barangay in the municipality of Pugo, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,046. This represented 5.41% of the total population of Pugo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion West in the 2015 Census was 1,048 broken down into 273 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 150 | 5.35 | |
| 866 | 175 | 4.95 | |
| 929 | 168 | 5.53 | |
| 911 | 197 | 4.62 | |
| 1,024 | 218 | 4.70 | |
| 1,048 | 273 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion West is 5 to 9, with 118 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 8.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 118 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 8.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 8.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 8.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 9.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 8.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 5.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 2.10% |
| Total | 1,048 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion West grew from 802 in 1990 to 1,046 in 2020, an increase of 244 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.04%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 1,048 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 802 | – | |
| 866 | 1.45% | |
| 929 | 1.52% | |
| 919 | -0.15% | |
| 1,024 | 4.02% | |
| 1,048 | 0.44% | |
| 1,046 | -0.04% |
Location
Poblacion West is situated at approximately 16.3218, 120.4664, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.4 meters or 211.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion West 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.