Damortis, Municipality of Rosario, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Rosario |
| Postal code | 2506 |
| Population (2020) | 2,568 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2385, 120.4053 (16° 14' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Damortis is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,568. This represented 4.26% of the total population of Rosario.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damortis in the 2015 Census was 2,513 broken down into 465 households or an average of 5.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,596 | 305 | 5.23 | |
| 1,697 | 345 | 4.92 | |
| 2,019 | 373 | 5.41 | |
| 2,191 | 472 | 4.64 | |
| 2,352 | 528 | 4.45 | |
| 2,513 | 465 | 5.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damortis is 10 to 14, with 299 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 202 | 8.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 273 | 10.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 299 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 270 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 223 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 213 | 8.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 180 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 155 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 135 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 143 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 92 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.92% |
| Total | 2,513 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damortis grew from 1,597 in 1990 to 2,568 in 2020, an increase of 971 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 2,513 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,597 | – | |
| 1,697 | 1.14% | |
| 2,021 | 3.82% | |
| 2,191 | 1.12% | |
| 2,352 | 2.61% | |
| 2,513 | 1.27% | |
| 2,568 | 0.46% |
Location
Damortis is situated at approximately 16.2385, 120.4053, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Damortis 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.