Linong, 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) | 842 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2842, 120.3818 (16° 17' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Linong is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Tomas, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 842. This represented 2.06% of the total population of Santo Tomas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Linong in the 2015 Census was 805 broken down into 212 households or an average of 3.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 78 | 4.77 | |
| 412 | 93 | 4.43 | |
| 529 | 99 | 5.34 | |
| 569 | 126 | 4.52 | |
| 634 | 146 | 4.34 | |
| 805 | 212 | 3.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Linong is 5 to 9, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 6.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 9.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 8.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 9.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 9.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 7.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.74% |
| Total | 805 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Linong grew from 372 in 1990 to 842 in 2020, an increase of 470 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 37 people, from the previous population of 805 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | – | |
| 412 | 1.93% | |
| 529 | 5.51% | |
| 569 | 1.01% | |
| 634 | 4.02% | |
| 805 | 4.65% | |
| 842 | 0.95% |
Location
Linong is situated at approximately 16.2842, 120.3818, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Linong 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.