Pussian, Municipality of Alcala, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Alcala |
| Postal code | 3507 |
| Population (2020) | 1,285 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9277, 121.6986 (17° 56' North, 121° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Pussian is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,285. This represented 3.11% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pussian in the 2015 Census was 1,213 broken down into 261 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 797 | 143 | 5.57 | |
| 920 | 184 | 5.00 | |
| 978 | 203 | 4.82 | |
| 1,016 | 217 | 4.68 | |
| 1,208 | 282 | 4.28 | |
| 1,213 | 261 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pussian is 5 to 9, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 9.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 8.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 8.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 8.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 7.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 96 | 7.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 6.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 6.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.07% |
| Total | 1,213 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pussian grew from 797 in 1990 to 1,285 in 2020, an increase of 488 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 72 people, from the previous population of 1,213 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 797 | – | |
| 920 | 2.73% | |
| 978 | 1.32% | |
| 1,016 | 0.53% | |
| 1,208 | 6.50% | |
| 1,213 | 0.08% | |
| 1,285 | 1.22% |
Location
Pussian is situated at approximately 17.9277, 121.6986, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pussian 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.