Ponglo‑Muelag, 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) | 589 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7942, 120.2751 (15° 48' North, 120° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.8 meters (78.1 feet) |
Ponglo‑Muelag is a barangay in the municipality of Mangatarem, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 589. This represented 0.74% of the total population of Mangatarem.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ponglo-Muelag in the 2015 Census was 520 broken down into 131 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 63 | 5.03 | |
| 354 | 74 | 4.78 | |
| 468 | 93 | 5.03 | |
| 439 | 107 | 4.10 | |
| 478 | 116 | 4.12 | |
| 520 | 131 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ponglo-Muelag is 5 to 9, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 10.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 10.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 9.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 7.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 8.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 7.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 7.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 5.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.31% |
| Total | 520 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ponglo-Muelag grew from 317 in 1990 to 589 in 2020, an increase of 272 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.66%, or an increase of 69 people, from the previous population of 520 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 317 | – | |
| 354 | 2.09% | |
| 468 | 6.17% | |
| 439 | -0.88% | |
| 478 | 3.15% | |
| 520 | 1.62% | |
| 589 | 2.66% |
Location
Ponglo‑Muelag is situated at approximately 15.7942, 120.2751, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters or 78.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ponglo‑Muelag 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.