Dewey, Municipality of Bolinao, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Bolinao |
| Postal code | 2406 |
| Population (2020) | 1,761 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4066, 119.9621 (16° 24' North, 119° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Dewey is a barangay in the municipality of Bolinao, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,761. This represented 2.10% of the total population of Bolinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dewey in the 2015 Census was 1,984 broken down into 438 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,845 | 359 | 5.14 | |
| 1,921 | 394 | 4.88 | |
| 2,035 | 416 | 4.89 | |
| 1,861 | 395 | 4.71 | |
| 1,978 | 427 | 4.63 | |
| 1,984 | 438 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dewey is 10 to 14, with 227 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 10.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 227 | 11.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 206 | 10.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 180 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 6.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 120 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 113 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 109 | 5.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.81% |
| Total | 1,984 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dewey fell from 1,845 in 1990 to 1,761 in 2020, a decrease of 84 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.48%, or a decrease of 223 people, from the previous population of 1,984 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,845 | – | |
| 1,921 | 0.76% | |
| 2,035 | 1.24% | |
| 1,861 | -1.23% | |
| 1,978 | 2.24% | |
| 1,984 | 0.06% | |
| 1,761 | -2.48% |
Location
Dewey is situated at approximately 16.4066, 119.9621. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dewey 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.