La Union, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 1,272 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9887, 123.8723 (12° 59' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 84.1 meters (275.9 feet) |
La Union is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,272. This represented 2.10% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Union in the 2015 Census was 1,228 broken down into 268 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 690 | 131 | 5.27 | |
| 910 | 168 | 5.42 | |
| 948 | 204 | 4.65 | |
| 1,059 | 220 | 4.81 | |
| 1,172 | 248 | 4.73 | |
| 1,228 | 268 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Union is 5 to 9, with 181 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 14.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 168 | 13.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 6.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 7.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,263 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Union grew from 690 in 1990 to 1,272 in 2020, an increase of 582 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.15%, or an increase of 9 people, from the previous population of 1,263 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 690 | – | |
| 910 | 5.32% | |
| 948 | 0.88% | |
| 1,059 | 1.54% | |
| 1,183 | 4.11% | |
| 1,263 | 1.25% | |
| 1,272 | 0.15% |
Location
La Union is situated at approximately 12.9887, 123.8723, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 84.1 meters or 275.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Union 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.