Barraca, Municipality of Villasis, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Villasis |
| Postal code | 2427 |
| Population (2020) | 1,948 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9066, 120.5726 (15° 54' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.8 meters (91.2 feet) |
Barraca is a barangay in the municipality of Villasis, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,948. This represented 2.99% of the total population of Villasis.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barraca in the 2015 Census was 2,022 broken down into 457 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,245 | 236 | 5.28 | |
| 1,275 | 265 | 4.81 | |
| 1,550 | 355 | 4.37 | |
| 1,714 | 416 | 4.12 | |
| 1,891 | 456 | 4.15 | |
| 2,022 | 457 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barraca is 5 to 9, with 228 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 6.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 228 | 11.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 203 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 187 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 7.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 144 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 155 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 151 | 7.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 141 | 6.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 115 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 4.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 3.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.19% |
| Total | 2,022 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barraca grew from 1,245 in 1990 to 1,948 in 2020, an increase of 703 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.78%, or a decrease of 74 people, from the previous population of 2,022 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,245 | – | |
| 1,275 | 0.45% | |
| 1,550 | 4.28% | |
| 1,714 | 1.40% | |
| 1,891 | 3.64% | |
| 2,022 | 1.28% | |
| 1,948 | -0.78% |
Location
Barraca is situated at approximately 15.9066, 120.5726, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.8 meters or 91.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barraca shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Capulaan, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Labit, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Tombod, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Unzad, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Barangobong, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Puelay, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Bacag, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Lomboy, Villasis, Pangasinan
- San Nicolas, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Zone IV (Poblacion), Villasis, Pangasinan
- Zone V (Poblacion), Villasis, Pangasinan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.