Fugu, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Tuao |
| Postal code | 3528 |
| Population (2020) | 2,048 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7352, 121.4849 (17° 44' North, 121° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.1 meters (125.0 feet) |
Fugu is a barangay in the municipality of Tuao, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,048. This represented 3.20% of the total population of Tuao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Fugu in the 2015 Census was 1,838 broken down into 448 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,706 | 322 | 5.30 | |
| 1,629 | 337 | 4.83 | |
| 1,662 | 353 | 4.71 | |
| 1,738 | 391 | 4.45 | |
| 1,776 | 406 | 4.37 | |
| 1,838 | 448 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Fugu is 5 to 9, with 224 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 195 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 224 | 12.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 9.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 8.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 135 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 105 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 4.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.98% |
| Total | 1,838 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Fugu grew from 1,706 in 1990 to 2,048 in 2020, an increase of 342 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.30%, or an increase of 210 people, from the previous population of 1,838 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,706 | – | |
| 1,629 | -0.86% | |
| 1,662 | 0.43% | |
| 1,738 | 0.62% | |
| 1,776 | 0.79% | |
| 1,838 | 0.66% | |
| 2,048 | 2.30% |
Location
Fugu is situated at approximately 17.7352, 121.4849, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.1 meters or 125.0 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.