Total population increases by 0.94 percent annually

Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH), the Municipality of Bauang, La Union posted a total population of 78,449 persons as of 01 May 2020. This is an increase of 3,417 persons over the total population of 75,032 persons in 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN). (Figure 1)

Population increases by 9 persons per year for every 1,000 persons

The increase in the population count of the municipality from 2015 to 2020 translated to an average annual population growth rate (PGR) of 0.94 percent. This means that there were about 9 persons added per year for every 1,000 persons in the population. (Figure 2)

The annual PGR was higher at 1.13 percent during the period 2010 to 2015 and at 1.10 percent during the period 2000 to 2010.

If the average annual PGR recorded at 0.94 percent during the period 2015 to 2020 continues, the population of Bauang would double in 74 years.

Sixty years ago, the population of Bauang, La Union was only 26,142 persons. This population size is one-third of the population of the municipality in 2020 CPH.

Acao remains as the most populous in 2020

Among the 39 barangays of the municipality of Bauang, La Union, Acao was the most populous with a population size making up 5.90 percent of the total municipal population. Paringao was second with 5.39 percent share, followed by Central East (Pob) with 5.33 percent share, Central West with 5.10 percent share Santiago with 4.96 percent share, Quinavite with 4.95 percent share and Pugo with 4.23 percent share. The rest of the municipalities contributed less than 4.0 percent each.

The least populated barangay was Pilar with 0.52 percent share to the total population of the province. It was also the least populated barangay in 2015.

Sex ratio remains at 102 males per 100 females

Of the 78,449 household population in 2020, males accounted for 50.55 percent while females comprised 49.44 percent. These figures resulted to a sex ratio of 102 males for every 100 females, the same sex ratio recorded in 2015. (Figure 5)

Children aged below 15 years had a sex ratio of 109 males per 100 females, while those aged 15 to 64 years had a sex ratio of 103 males per 100 females. On the other hand, 

those aged 65 years and over recorded a sex ratio of 68 males per 100 females (Figure 4)

Median age increases to 28.38 years

In 2020, the median age of the household population of the municipality was 28.38 years, which means that half of the population was younger than 28.28 years. This is higher than the median age of 27.46 years that was recorded in 2015.

Children aged 15 to 19 years (9.12%) comprised the largest age group, followed by those in the age groups 10 to 14 years (9.14%) and 5 to 9 years (8.81%). Males outnumbered females in the age groups 0 to 54 years. On the other hand, there were more females than males in the older age groups (55 years and over).

More than three-fifths of the household population are of voting age

The voting-age population (18 years and over) accounted for 68.00 percent of the household population of the province in 2020, up from 66.67 percent in 2015. There were more females (50.29%) than males (49.71%) among the voting-age population.

Dependency ratio decreases to 51 dependents per 100 persons in the working age group

In 2020, the young dependents (0 to 14 years) comprised 27.98 percent of the household population while the old dependents (65 years and over) posted a share of 7.46 percent. The working-age population (15 to 64 years) accounted for the remaining 64.56 percent.

The overall dependency ratio was 54, which indicates that for every 100 working-age population, there were about 54 dependents (43 young dependents and 11 old dependents). This ratio is the same with the dependency ratio recorded in 2015.

Males dominate females among the never-married persons

Of the household population 10 years old and over, 39.70 percent were married while 36.68 percent were never-married. The rest of the population were categorized as follows: widowed (5.41%), common-law/live-in marital arrangement (16.38%), and divorced/separated (1.82%).

Among the never-married persons, 55.07 percent were males while 44.93 percent were females.

More females than males attain higher levels of education

Of the household population five years old and over, 22.52 percent had attended or completed elementary education while 41.60 percent had reached or finished high school. Moreover, 9.88 percent were college undergraduates and 16.43 percent were academic degree holders. 

Among those with an academic degree, the females (56.74%) outnumbered the males (43.26%). Similarly, more females (64.39%) than males (35.61%) had pursued post baccalaureate courses.

Literacy rate was recorded at 99.16 percent

Bauang, La Union posted a literacy rate of 99.16 percent among the 71,553 household population aged 5 years and over. Literacy rate was slightly higher among males (50.31%) than among females (49.69%).

Average household size is 4.0 persons

The household population of Bauang, La Union in 2020 was 78,209 persons, higher by 3,404 persons from the household population of 74,805 persons in 2015. 

The number of households in 2020 was recorded at 19,796, higher by 2,542 households compared with the 17,254 households posted in 2015. The average household size in 2020 was 4.0 persons, lower than the average household size of 4.3 persons in 2015.

Proportion of persons with registered births in Bauang, La Union is 99.34 percent

The 2020 CPH revealed that a total of 77,695 persons had their births registered with the Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO). This is equivalent to 99.34 percent of the 78,209 household population in 2020.

More males than females have registered births

Among the 77,695 household population whose births were registered with the LCRO, 50.38 percent (39,144 persons) were males, while 49.62 percent (38,551 persons) were females. This translates to a sex ratio of 102 males whose births were registered with the LCRO for every 100 females whose births were also registered. (Figure 7)

TECHNICAL NOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The total population presented in this release is based on the 2020 CPH. The population count is declared official for all purposes by the President of the Philippines, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1179 dated 06 July 2021. The total population represents the total number of persons living as of 12:01 AM on 01 May 2020 in the country. It also includes Filipinos in Philippine embassies, consulates, and missions abroad. 

SGD. DANITES E. TEÑIDO, PhD
Chief Statistical Specialist

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