Fugu, Municipality of Echague, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Echague |
| Postal code | 3309 |
| Population (2020) | 1,081 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7255, 121.6531 (16° 44' North, 121° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.7 meters (241.8 feet) |
Fugu is a barangay in the municipality of Echague, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,081. This represented 1.22% of the total population of Echague.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Fugu in the 2015 Census was 1,000 broken down into 247 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 791 | 153 | 5.17 | |
| 708 | 149 | 4.75 | |
| 854 | 184 | 4.64 | |
| 855 | 197 | 4.34 | |
| 957 | 228 | 4.20 | |
| 1,000 | 247 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Fugu is 5 to 9, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 9.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 8.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 8.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 8.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 8.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 7.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 6.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 5.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,000 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Fugu grew from 791 in 1990 to 1,081 in 2020, an increase of 290 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 81 people, from the previous population of 1,000 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 791 | – | |
| 708 | -2.06% | |
| 854 | 4.10% | |
| 855 | 0.02% | |
| 957 | 4.19% | |
| 1,000 | 0.84% | |
| 1,081 | 1.65% |
Location
Fugu is situated at approximately 16.7255, 121.6531, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.7 meters or 241.8 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.