Niugan, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Lemery |
| Postal code | 4209 |
| Population (2020) | 1,664 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0091, 120.9010 (14° 1' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 228.9 meters (751.0 feet) |
Niugan is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,664. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Lemery.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Niugan in the 2015 Census was 1,537 broken down into 311 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 832 | 143 | 5.82 | |
| 898 | 162 | 5.54 | |
| 1,121 | 204 | 5.50 | |
| 1,362 | 253 | 5.38 | |
| 1,443 | 273 | 5.29 | |
| 1,537 | 311 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Niugan is 10 to 14, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 155 | 10.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 11.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 152 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 150 | 9.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 3.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,537 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Niugan grew from 832 in 1990 to 1,664 in 2020, an increase of 832 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.69%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous population of 1,537 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 832 | – | |
| 898 | 1.44% | |
| 1,121 | 4.87% | |
| 1,362 | 2.72% | |
| 1,443 | 2.13% | |
| 1,537 | 1.21% | |
| 1,664 | 1.69% |
Location
Niugan is situated at approximately 14.0091, 120.9010, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 228.9 meters or 751.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Niugan 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.