Fugu, Municipality of Ballesteros, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Ballesteros |
| Postal code | 3516 |
| Population (2020) | 2,639 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.3327, 121.5291 (18° 20' North, 121° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Fugu is a barangay in the municipality of Ballesteros, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,639. This represented 7.65% of the total population of Ballesteros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Fugu in the 2015 Census was 2,678 broken down into 641 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | 252 | 4.98 | |
| 1,643 | 333 | 4.93 | |
| 1,750 | 347 | 5.04 | |
| 2,353 | 489 | 4.81 | |
| 2,432 | 619 | 3.93 | |
| 2,678 | 641 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Fugu is 5 to 9, with 333 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 23 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 267 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 333 | 12.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 254 | 9.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 259 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 249 | 9.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 6.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 187 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 185 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 157 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 128 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 128 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.05% |
| Total | 2,678 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Fugu grew from 1,255 in 1990 to 2,639 in 2020, an increase of 1,384 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.31%, or a decrease of 39 people, from the previous population of 2,678 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | – | |
| 1,643 | 5.18% | |
| 1,750 | 1.36% | |
| 2,353 | 4.17% | |
| 2,432 | 1.21% | |
| 2,678 | 1.85% | |
| 2,639 | -0.31% |
Location
Fugu is situated at approximately 18.3327, 121.5291, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Fugu 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.