Wigan, Municipality of Cordon, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Cordon |
| Postal code | 3312 |
| Population (2020) | 2,867 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7048, 121.4511 (16° 42' North, 121° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 130.7 meters (428.8 feet) |
Wigan is a barangay in the municipality of Cordon, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,867. This represented 6.17% of the total population of Cordon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wigan in the 2015 Census was 2,461 broken down into 528 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,518 | 288 | 5.27 | |
| 1,714 | 340 | 5.04 | |
| 1,972 | 369 | 5.34 | |
| 2,272 | 421 | 5.40 | |
| 2,239 | 458 | 4.89 | |
| 2,461 | 528 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wigan is 10 to 14, with 295 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 261 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 289 | 11.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 295 | 11.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 264 | 10.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 236 | 9.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 191 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 170 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 4.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 137 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.69% |
| Total | 2,461 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wigan grew from 1,518 in 1990 to 2,867 in 2020, an increase of 1,349 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.27%, or an increase of 406 people, from the previous population of 2,461 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,518 | – | |
| 1,714 | 2.30% | |
| 1,972 | 3.05% | |
| 2,272 | 1.97% | |
| 2,239 | -0.53% | |
| 2,461 | 1.82% | |
| 2,867 | 3.27% |
Location
Wigan is situated at approximately 16.7048, 121.4511, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 130.7 meters or 428.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wigan 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.