Poblacion West, 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) | 1,965 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2284, 120.4820 (16° 14' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 123.7 meters (405.8 feet) |
Poblacion West is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,965. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Rosario.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion West in the 2015 Census was 1,867 broken down into 429 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301 | 255 | 5.10 | |
| 1,527 | 286 | 5.34 | |
| 1,632 | 281 | 5.81 | |
| 1,698 | 330 | 5.15 | |
| 1,690 | 356 | 4.75 | |
| 1,867 | 429 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion West is 5 to 9, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 7.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 208 | 11.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 9.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 166 | 8.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 156 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 135 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 167 | 8.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 7.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 93 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 4.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 74 | 3.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 2.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.39% |
| Total | 1,867 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion West grew from 1,301 in 1990 to 1,965 in 2020, an increase of 664 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 1,867 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,301 | – | |
| 1,527 | 3.05% | |
| 1,632 | 1.44% | |
| 1,698 | 0.55% | |
| 1,690 | -0.17% | |
| 1,867 | 1.91% | |
| 1,965 | 1.08% |
Location
Poblacion West is situated at approximately 16.2284, 120.4820, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 123.7 meters or 405.8 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.