Salucong, Municipality of Reina Mercedes, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Reina Mercedes |
| Postal code | 3303 |
| Population (2020) | 511 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0240, 121.7430 (17° 1' North, 121° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.3 meters (161.7 feet) |
Salucong is a barangay in the municipality of Reina Mercedes, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 511. This represented 1.83% of the total population of Reina Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salucong in the 2015 Census was 475 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 62 | 5.16 | |
| 288 | 65 | 4.43 | |
| 355 | 74 | 4.80 | |
| 381 | 96 | 3.97 | |
| 440 | 106 | 4.15 | |
| 475 | 116 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salucong is 10 to 14, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 6.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 10.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 9.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 7.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 6.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.47% |
| Total | 475 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salucong grew from 320 in 1990 to 511 in 2020, an increase of 191 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.55%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 475 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | – | |
| 288 | -1.95% | |
| 355 | 4.59% | |
| 381 | 0.98% | |
| 440 | 5.38% | |
| 475 | 1.47% | |
| 511 | 1.55% |
Location
Salucong is situated at approximately 17.0240, 121.7430, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.3 meters or 161.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salucong 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.