Narvacan, 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) | 629 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2602, 120.3649 (16° 16' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.4 meters (14.4 feet) |
Narvacan is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Tomas, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 629. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Santo Tomas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Narvacan in the 2015 Census was 594 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 941 | 193 | 4.88 | |
| 544 | 122 | 4.46 | |
| 502 | 106 | 4.74 | |
| 571 | 122 | 4.68 | |
| 559 | 129 | 4.33 | |
| 594 | 130 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Narvacan is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 9.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 8.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 11.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 9.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 7.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.67% |
| Total | 594 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Narvacan fell from 941 in 1990 to 629 in 2020, a decrease of 312 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 594 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 941 | – | |
| 544 | -9.76% | |
| 502 | -1.71% | |
| 571 | 1.79% | |
| 559 | -0.77% | |
| 594 | 1.16% | |
| 629 | 1.21% |
Location
Narvacan is situated at approximately 16.2602, 120.3649, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.4 meters or 14.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Narvacan 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.