Sison, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 2434 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 81.88 km2 (31.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 52,320 |
| Density (2020) | 639 / km2 (1,655 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 10' North, 120° 31' East (16.1724, 120.5103) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 108.4 meters (355.7 feet) |
Sison is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 81.88 square kilometers or 31.61 square miles which constitutes 1.50% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 52,320. This represented 1.65% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.99% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 639 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,655 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sison has 28 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agat | 3.05% | 1,598 | 1,310 | 21.98% | 4.27% |
| Alibeng | 3.23% | 1,692 | 1,422 | 18.99% | 3.73% |
| Amagbagan | 1.37% | 718 | 751 | -4.39% | -0.94% |
| Artacho | 1.86% | 973 | 1,305 | -25.44% | -5.99% |
| Asan Norte | 5.16% | 2,698 | 2,425 | 11.26% | 2.27% |
| Asan Sur | 7.88% | 4,122 | 2,826 | 45.86% | 8.27% |
| Bantay Insik | 3.03% | 1,585 | 1,416 | 11.94% | 2.40% |
| Bila | 3.53% | 1,845 | 1,686 | 9.43% | 1.92% |
| Binmeckeg | 3.52% | 1,844 | 1,734 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Bulaoen East | 2.05% | 1,072 | 1,031 | 3.98% | 0.82% |
| Bulaoen West | 2.11% | 1,104 | 1,046 | 5.54% | 1.14% |
| Cabaritan | 3.27% | 1,710 | 1,619 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Calunetan | 1.70% | 891 | 817 | 9.06% | 1.84% |
| Camangaan | 2.39% | 1,248 | 1,185 | 5.32% | 1.10% |
| Cauringan | 2.79% | 1,458 | 1,649 | -11.58% | -2.56% |
| Dungon | 3.69% | 1,931 | 1,588 | 21.60% | 4.20% |
| Esperanza | 4.16% | 2,174 | 1,891 | 14.97% | 2.98% |
| Inmalog | 3.41% | 1,786 | 1,673 | 6.75% | 1.39% |
| Killo | 3.95% | 2,065 | 1,764 | 17.06% | 3.37% |
| Labayug | 6.96% | 3,642 | 2,859 | 27.39% | 5.23% |
| Paldit | 8.44% | 4,416 | 4,078 | 8.29% | 1.69% |
| Pindangan | 2.81% | 1,472 | 1,562 | -5.76% | -1.24% |
| Pinmilapil | 3.39% | 1,773 | 1,867 | -5.03% | -1.08% |
| Poblacion Central | 3.10% | 1,620 | 1,596 | 1.50% | 0.31% |
| Poblacion Norte | 4.09% | 2,142 | 1,984 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| Poblacion Sur | 2.57% | 1,344 | 1,137 | 18.21% | 3.58% |
| Sagunto | 3.99% | 2,085 | 2,064 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Tara-tara | 2.51% | 1,312 | 1,233 | 6.41% | 1.32% |
| Sison Total | 52,320 | 47,518 | 10.11% | 2.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sison for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱117,777,872.28.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71,478,436.64 | – |
| 2010 | 211,769,600.57 | 196.27% |
| 2011 | 80,561,408.48 | -61.96% |
| 2012 | 76,629,352.44 | -4.88% |
| 2013 | 81,598,354.10 | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 90,333,337.94 | 10.70% |
| 2015 | 102,609,834.64 | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 117,777,872.28 | 14.78% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sison in the 2015 Census was 47,280 broken down into 10,659 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,753 | 5,984 | 5.47 | |
| 35,515 | 6,875 | 5.17 | |
| 40,737 | 8,015 | 5.08 | |
| 42,608 | 9,010 | 4.73 | |
| 43,891 | 9,923 | 4.42 | |
| 47,280 | 10,659 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sison is 5 to 9, with 4,817 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 569 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 885 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,852 | 8.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,817 | 10.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,520 | 9.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,343 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,220 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,902 | 8.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,575 | 7.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,080 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,759 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,645 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,343 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,006 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,529 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,158 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 703 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 569 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 612 | 1.29% |
| Total | 47,518 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sison grew from 2,902 in 1903 to 52,320 in 2020, an increase of 49,418 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 4,802 people, from the previous population of 47,518 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,902 | – | |
| 8,829 | 7.28% | |
| 13,168 | 2.02% | |
| 13,480 | 0.24% | |
| 16,298 | 1.68% | |
| 20,849 | 2.44% | |
| 23,642 | 2.55% | |
| 25,053 | 1.17% | |
| 32,892 | 2.76% | |
| 35,625 | 1.51% | |
| 40,955 | 3.03% | |
| 42,791 | 0.61% | |
| 43,979 | 1.00% | |
| 47,518 | 1.48% | |
| 52,320 | 2.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sison for the year 2019 was 30,768, broken down into 15,245 males and 15,523 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sison is situated at approximately 16° 10' North, 120° 31' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 108.4 meters or 355.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sison are Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Baguio, San Carlos, Pangasinan, San Fernando, La Union, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Rosario, La Union, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, San Fabian, Pangasinan, San Jacinto, Pangasinan, Laoac, Pangasinan, and Manaoag, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 182.15 kilometers (113.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Rosario, La Union, 6.76 kilometers (4.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, 7.84 kilometers (4.87 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- San Fabian, Pangasinan, 12.76 kilometers (7.93 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- San Jacinto, Pangasinan, 13.46 kilometers (8.37 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Laoac, Pangasinan, 14.32 kilometers (8.90 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Manaoag, Pangasinan, 14.43 kilometers (8.97 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Nearest cities
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 22.64 kilometers (14.07 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 23.74 kilometers (14.75 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Baguio, 27.96 kilometers (17.37 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 32.29 kilometers (20.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 53.32 kilometers (33.13 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 56.70 kilometers (35.23 miles) to the West (S88°W)
Distance from Manila: 182.15 kilometers (113.18 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.