Ambitacay, Municipality of Santo Tomas, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Santo Tomas |
| Postal code | 2505 |
| Population (2020) | 675 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2968, 120.3942 (16° 18' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.7 meters (84.3 feet) |
Ambitacay is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Tomas, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 675. This represented 1.65% of the total population of Santo Tomas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ambitacay in the 2015 Census was 687 broken down into 143 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | 80 | 6.00 | |
| 480 | 110 | 4.36 | |
| 549 | 107 | 5.13 | |
| 606 | 126 | 4.81 | |
| 581 | 127 | 4.57 | |
| 687 | 143 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ambitacay is 10 to 14, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 9.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 10.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 9.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 6.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 6.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.89% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.46% |
| Total | 687 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ambitacay grew from 480 in 1990 to 675 in 2020, an increase of 195 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.37%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 687 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 480 | – | |
| 480 | 0.00% | |
| 549 | 2.92% | |
| 606 | 1.37% | |
| 581 | -1.52% | |
| 687 | 3.24% | |
| 675 | -0.37% |
Location
Ambitacay is situated at approximately 16.2968, 120.3942, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.7 meters or 84.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ambitacay 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.