Dorongan Punta, Municipality of Mangatarem, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Mangatarem |
| Postal code | 2413 |
| Population (2020) | 2,120 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8143, 120.3219 (15° 49' North, 120° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.3 meters (56.8 feet) |
Dorongan Punta is a barangay in the municipality of Mangatarem, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,120. This represented 2.67% of the total population of Mangatarem.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dorongan Punta in the 2015 Census was 1,833 broken down into 355 households or an average of 5.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,182 | 192 | 6.16 | |
| 1,326 | 219 | 6.05 | |
| 1,449 | 238 | 6.09 | |
| 1,575 | 300 | 5.25 | |
| 1,802 | 346 | 5.21 | |
| 1,833 | 355 | 5.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dorongan Punta is 5 to 9, with 236 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 168 | 9.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 236 | 12.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 209 | 11.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 189 | 10.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 168 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 136 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 7.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 3.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 2.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 1.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.71% |
| Total | 1,833 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dorongan Punta grew from 1,182 in 1990 to 2,120 in 2020, an increase of 938 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.11%, or an increase of 287 people, from the previous population of 1,833 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,182 | – | |
| 1,326 | 2.18% | |
| 1,449 | 1.92% | |
| 1,575 | 1.16% | |
| 1,802 | 5.02% | |
| 1,833 | 0.33% | |
| 2,120 | 3.11% |
Location
Dorongan Punta is situated at approximately 15.8143, 120.3219, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.3 meters or 56.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dorongan Punta 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.