Puspus, City of San Fernando, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| City | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 2500 |
| Population (2020) | 578 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6356, 120.3728 (16° 38' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.4 meters (162.1 feet) |
Puspus is a barangay in the city of San Fernando, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 578. This represented 0.46% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puspus in the 2015 Census was 480 broken down into 118 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | 91 | 4.93 | |
| 411 | 91 | 4.52 | |
| 471 | 90 | 5.23 | |
| 415 | 102 | 4.07 | |
| 475 | 111 | 4.28 | |
| 480 | 118 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puspus is 5 to 9, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 9.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 7.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 8.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 6.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 7.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 5.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 8.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 7.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 3.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.83% |
| Total | 480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puspus grew from 449 in 1990 to 578 in 2020, an increase of 129 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.99%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 480 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 449 | – | |
| 411 | -1.64% | |
| 471 | 2.96% | |
| 415 | -1.73% | |
| 475 | 5.04% | |
| 480 | 0.20% | |
| 578 | 3.99% |
Location
Puspus is situated at approximately 16.6356, 120.3728, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.4 meters or 162.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puspus 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.