Alacan, Municipality of Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Malasiqui |
| Postal code | 2421 |
| Population (2020) | 2,013 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9115, 120.4087 (15° 55' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.2 meters (49.9 feet) |
Alacan is a barangay in the municipality of Malasiqui, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,013. This represented 1.41% of the total population of Malasiqui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alacan in the 2015 Census was 1,965 broken down into 425 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,251 | 195 | 6.42 | |
| 1,274 | 236 | 5.40 | |
| 1,565 | 283 | 5.53 | |
| 1,831 | 369 | 4.96 | |
| 1,856 | 377 | 4.92 | |
| 1,965 | 425 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Alacan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 226 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 226 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 226 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 220 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 152 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 131 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 150 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 102 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 3.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.97% |
| Total | 1,965 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alacan grew from 1,251 in 1990 to 2,013 in 2020, an increase of 762 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 48 people, from the previous population of 1,965 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,251 | – | |
| 1,274 | 0.34% | |
| 1,565 | 4.51% | |
| 1,831 | 2.19% | |
| 1,856 | 0.49% | |
| 1,965 | 1.09% | |
| 2,013 | 0.51% |
Location
Alacan is situated at approximately 15.9115, 120.4087, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.2 meters or 49.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alacan 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.