Fuga Island, Municipality of Aparri, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Aparri |
| Postal code | 3515 |
| Population (2020) | 1,939 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Fuga |
| Coordinates | 18.8728, 121.3808 (18° 52' North, 121° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 110.3 meters (361.9 feet) |
Fuga Island is a barangay in the municipality of Aparri, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,939. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Aparri.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Fuga Island in the 2015 Census was 2,015 broken down into 390 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,351 | 211 | 6.40 | |
| 1,419 | 268 | 5.29 | |
| 1,733 | 312 | 5.55 | |
| 1,786 | 373 | 4.79 | |
| 1,884 | 359 | 5.25 | |
| 2,015 | 390 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Fuga Island is 5 to 9, with 280 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 223 | 11.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 280 | 13.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 220 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 169 | 8.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 202 | 10.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 181 | 8.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 120 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 3.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 2.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.35% |
| Total | 2,015 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Fuga Island grew from 1,354 in 1990 to 1,939 in 2020, an increase of 585 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.81%, or a decrease of 76 people, from the previous population of 2,015 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,354 | – | |
| 1,419 | 0.88% | |
| 1,733 | 4.38% | |
| 1,786 | 0.42% | |
| 1,884 | 1.96% | |
| 2,015 | 1.29% | |
| 1,939 | -0.81% |
Location
Fuga Island is situated at approximately 18.8728, 121.3808, in the island of Fuga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 110.3 meters or 361.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Fuga Island does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.