Poblacion, Municipality of Santol, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Santol |
| Postal code | 2516 |
| Population (2020) | 1,715 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7714, 120.4596 (16° 46' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.1 meters (230.0 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Santol, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,715. This represented 12.11% of the total population of Santol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 1,578 broken down into 371 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,105 | 205 | 5.39 | |
| 1,154 | 228 | 5.06 | |
| 1,268 | 253 | 5.01 | |
| 1,475 | 323 | 4.57 | |
| 1,466 | 349 | 4.20 | |
| 1,578 | 371 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 7.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 145 | 9.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 11.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 7.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 6.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 135 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 8.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 6.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 85 | 5.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 3.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.20% |
| Total | 1,582 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 1,105 in 1990 to 1,715 in 2020, an increase of 610 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 133 people, from the previous population of 1,582 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,105 | – | |
| 1,154 | 0.82% | |
| 1,269 | 2.06% | |
| 1,476 | 2.11% | |
| 1,469 | -0.17% | |
| 1,582 | 1.42% | |
| 1,715 | 1.71% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 16.7714, 120.4596, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.1 meters or 230.0 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Poblacion is composed of five sitios:
- Cabaroan
- Central
- Central East
- Lettac
- Padayao
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of Santol Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.