Villarico, Municipality of Piñan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Piñan |
| Postal code | 7105 |
| Population (2020) | 494 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4177, 123.4296 (8° 25' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 116.2 meters (381.2 feet) |
Villarico is a barangay in the municipality of Piñan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 494. This represented 2.44% of the total population of Piñan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Villarico in the 2015 Census was 575 broken down into 143 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521 | 110 | 4.74 | |
| 576 | 108 | 5.33 | |
| 518 | 117 | 4.43 | |
| 523 | 114 | 4.59 | |
| 638 | 144 | 4.43 | |
| 575 | 143 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villarico is 15 to 19, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 7.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 8.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 9.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 11.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 6.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 2.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 8.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 5.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.26% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.91% |
| Total | 575 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villarico fell from 521 in 1990 to 494 in 2020, a decrease of 27 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.15%, or a decrease of 81 people, from the previous population of 575 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 521 | – | |
| 576 | 1.90% | |
| 518 | -2.25% | |
| 523 | 0.13% | |
| 638 | 7.50% | |
| 575 | -1.96% | |
| 494 | -3.15% |
Location
Villarico is situated at approximately 8.4177, 123.4296, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 116.2 meters or 381.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Villarico 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.