Tubao, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 2509 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 50.75 km2 (19.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,763 |
| Density (2020) | 626 / km2 (1,621 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 21' North, 120° 25' East (16.3470, 120.4126) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.6 meters (103.6 feet) |
Tubao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 50.75 square kilometers or 19.59 square miles which constitutes 3.38% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,763. This represented 3.86% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.60% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 626 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,621 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tubao has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amallapay | 6.38% | 2,025 | 1,975 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Anduyan | 6.71% | 2,131 | 1,896 | 12.39% | 2.49% |
| Caoigue | 4.64% | 1,474 | 1,223 | 20.52% | 4.01% |
| Francia Sur | 5.08% | 1,612 | 1,443 | 11.71% | 2.36% |
| Francia West | 5.83% | 1,853 | 1,669 | 11.02% | 2.23% |
| Garcia | 5.14% | 1,632 | 1,610 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Gonzales | 6.02% | 1,912 | 1,735 | 10.20% | 2.07% |
| Halog East | 3.61% | 1,148 | 921 | 24.65% | 4.75% |
| Halog West | 4.74% | 1,504 | 1,437 | 4.66% | 0.96% |
| Leones East | 5.30% | 1,684 | 1,519 | 10.86% | 2.19% |
| Leones West | 5.12% | 1,627 | 1,459 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Linapew | 4.84% | 1,536 | 1,388 | 10.66% | 2.16% |
| Lloren | 11.68% | 3,711 | 3,503 | 5.94% | 1.22% |
| Magsaysay | 5.86% | 1,862 | 1,565 | 18.98% | 3.73% |
| Pideg | 5.26% | 1,670 | 1,586 | 5.30% | 1.09% |
| Poblacion | 2.61% | 830 | 731 | 13.54% | 2.71% |
| Rizal | 5.44% | 1,729 | 1,451 | 19.16% | 3.76% |
| Santa Teresa | 5.74% | 1,823 | 1,618 | 12.67% | 2.54% |
| Tubao Total | 31,763 | 28,729 | 10.56% | 2.14% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tubao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱90,355,380.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,782,141.74 | – |
| 2010 | 58,578,878.72 | 36.92% |
| 2011 | 57,038,335.87 | -2.63% |
| 2012 | 53,537,649.44 | -6.14% |
| 2013 | 55,814,733.67 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 57,844,042.83 | 3.64% |
| 2015 | 75,154,449.58 | 29.93% |
| 2016 | 90,355,380.26 | 20.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tubao in the 2015 Census was 28,729 broken down into 6,441 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,138 | 3,712 | 5.69 | |
| 23,039 | 4,537 | 5.08 | |
| 24,765 | 4,649 | 5.33 | |
| 26,390 | 5,486 | 4.81 | |
| 26,993 | 5,884 | 4.59 | |
| 28,729 | 6,441 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tubao is 10 to 14, with 2,878 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 366 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 491 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,071 | 7.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,766 | 9.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,878 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,858 | 9.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,580 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,324 | 8.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,179 | 7.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,862 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,600 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,545 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,391 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,262 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 934 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 764 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 413 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 366 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 445 | 1.55% |
| Total | 28,729 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tubao grew from 7,030 in 1903 to 31,763 in 2020, an increase of 24,733 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 3,034 people, from the previous population of 28,729 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,030 | – | |
| 9,181 | 1.70% | |
| 8,344 | -0.48% | |
| 9,105 | 0.90% | |
| 12,304 | 2.68% | |
| 14,552 | 1.66% | |
| 15,462 | 1.22% | |
| 17,604 | 2.63% | |
| 21,138 | 1.85% | |
| 23,039 | 1.63% | |
| 24,773 | 1.57% | |
| 26,402 | 0.88% | |
| 26,993 | 0.81% | |
| 28,729 | 1.19% | |
| 31,763 | 2.14% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tubao for the year 2019 was 19,378, broken down into 9,503 males and 9,875 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tubao is situated at approximately 16° 21' North, 120° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.6 meters or 103.6 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Tubao are Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Agoo, La Union, Pugo, La Union, Santo Tomas, La Union, Aringay, La Union, Caba, La Union, and Rosario, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 203.66 kilometers (126.55 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Agoo, La Union, 5.68 kilometers (3.53 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Pugo, La Union, 6.55 kilometers (4.07 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Santo Tomas, La Union, 7.37 kilometers (4.58 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Aringay, La Union, 8.16 kilometers (5.07 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Caba, La Union, 11.85 kilometers (7.36 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Rosario, La Union, 15.29 kilometers (9.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 20.60 kilometers (12.80 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 31.54 kilometers (19.60 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 34.74 kilometers (21.58 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 44.32 kilometers (27.54 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 47.07 kilometers (29.25 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 50.78 kilometers (31.56 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
Distance from Manila: 203.66 kilometers (126.55 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.