Garcia, Municipality of Tubao, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Tubao |
| Postal code | 2509 |
| Population (2020) | 1,632 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3531, 120.4100 (16° 21' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.8 meters (91.2 feet) |
Garcia is a barangay in the municipality of Tubao, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,632. This represented 5.14% of the total population of Tubao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garcia in the 2015 Census was 1,610 broken down into 348 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,389 | 247 | 5.62 | |
| 1,514 | 318 | 4.76 | |
| 1,461 | 276 | 5.29 | |
| 1,492 | 319 | 4.68 | |
| 1,536 | 344 | 4.47 | |
| 1,610 | 348 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garcia is 15 to 19, with 167 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 6.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 8.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 8.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 167 | 10.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 153 | 9.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 7.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 5.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 5.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 48 | 2.98% |
| Total | 1,610 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garcia grew from 1,389 in 1990 to 1,632 in 2020, an increase of 243 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 1,610 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,389 | – | |
| 1,514 | 1.63% | |
| 1,461 | -0.76% | |
| 1,492 | 0.29% | |
| 1,536 | 1.06% | |
| 1,610 | 0.90% | |
| 1,632 | 0.29% |
Location
Garcia is situated at approximately 16.3531, 120.4100, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.8 meters or 91.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garcia 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.