Decreto, Municipality of Umingan, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Umingan |
| Postal code | 2443 |
| Population (2020) | 622 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9151, 120.7226 (15° 55' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.2 meters (154.9 feet) |
Decreto is a barangay in the municipality of Umingan, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 622. This represented 0.81% of the total population of Umingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Decreto in the 2015 Census was 624 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 84 | 5.13 | |
| 452 | 93 | 4.86 | |
| 480 | 114 | 4.21 | |
| 505 | 114 | 4.43 | |
| 515 | 126 | 4.09 | |
| 624 | 148 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Decreto is 10 to 14, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 8.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 9.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 10.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 7.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 4.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 8.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 8.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 4.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.60% |
| Total | 624 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Decreto grew from 431 in 1990 to 622 in 2020, an increase of 191 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.07%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 624 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 431 | – | |
| 452 | 0.90% | |
| 480 | 1.30% | |
| 505 | 0.70% | |
| 515 | 0.72% | |
| 624 | 3.72% | |
| 622 | -0.07% |
Location
Decreto is situated at approximately 15.9151, 120.7226, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.2 meters or 154.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Decreto 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.