Porporiket, Municipality of Sudipen, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Sudipen |
| Postal code | 2520 |
| Population (2020) | 826 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8501, 120.5039 (16° 51' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 83.4 meters (273.6 feet) |
Porporiket is a barangay in the municipality of Sudipen, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 826. This represented 4.81% of the total population of Sudipen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Porporiket in the 2015 Census was 900 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 | 109 | 5.70 | |
| 680 | 130 | 5.23 | |
| 685 | 131 | 5.23 | |
| 716 | 156 | 4.59 | |
| 834 | 179 | 4.66 | |
| 900 | 193 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Porporiket is 15 to 19, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 7.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 8.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 7.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 6.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 8.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 9.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 7.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 3.11% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.56% |
| Total | 900 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Porporiket grew from 621 in 1990 to 826 in 2020, an increase of 205 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.79%, or a decrease of 74 people, from the previous population of 900 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 621 | – | |
| 680 | 1.71% | |
| 685 | 0.16% | |
| 716 | 0.61% | |
| 834 | 5.71% | |
| 900 | 1.46% | |
| 826 | -1.79% |
Location
Porporiket is situated at approximately 16.8501, 120.5039, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 83.4 meters or 273.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Porporiket 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.