Dingras, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 2913 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 96.00 km2 (37.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,127 |
| Density (2020) | 418 / km2 (1,082 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 6' North, 120° 42' East (18.1024, 120.7014) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.4 meters (93.2 feet) |
Dingras is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 96.00 square kilometers or 37.07 square miles which constitutes 2.81% of Ilocos Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,127. This represented 6.58% of the total population of Ilocos Norte province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 418 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,082 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dingras has 31 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albano | 2.17% | 871 | 823 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Bacsil | 2.19% | 878 | 837 | 4.90% | 1.01% |
| Bagut | 2.65% | 1,062 | 972 | 9.26% | 1.88% |
| Baresbes | 5.07% | 2,036 | 1,998 | 1.90% | 0.40% |
| Barong | 6.15% | 2,468 | 2,374 | 3.96% | 0.82% |
| Bungcag | 1.44% | 578 | 538 | 7.43% | 1.52% |
| Cali | 3.35% | 1,343 | 1,319 | 1.82% | 0.38% |
| Capasan | 1.82% | 732 | 697 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Dancel | 1.63% | 654 | 570 | 14.74% | 2.94% |
| Elizabeth | 2.71% | 1,086 | 999 | 8.71% | 1.77% |
| Espiritu | 2.57% | 1,030 | 975 | 5.64% | 1.16% |
| Foz | 2.28% | 915 | 874 | 4.69% | 0.97% |
| Guerrero | 3.73% | 1,496 | 1,492 | 0.27% | 0.06% |
| Lanas | 2.65% | 1,062 | 905 | 17.35% | 3.42% |
| Lumbad | 2.69% | 1,079 | 1,023 | 5.47% | 1.13% |
| Madamba | 4.89% | 1,961 | 1,984 | -1.16% | -0.25% |
| Mandaloque | 1.61% | 647 | 664 | -2.56% | -0.54% |
| Medina | 3.23% | 1,298 | 1,290 | 0.62% | 0.13% |
| Parado | 3.90% | 1,563 | 1,524 | 2.56% | 0.53% |
| Peralta | 3.34% | 1,340 | 1,331 | 0.68% | 0.14% |
| Puruganan | 2.16% | 868 | 880 | -1.36% | -0.29% |
| Root | 2.01% | 807 | 828 | -2.54% | -0.54% |
| Sagpatan | 2.11% | 846 | 822 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Saludares | 3.67% | 1,473 | 1,469 | 0.27% | 0.06% |
| San Esteban | 2.07% | 831 | 828 | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| San Francisco | 5.74% | 2,304 | 2,154 | 6.96% | 1.43% |
| San Marcelino | 10.10% | 4,053 | 3,710 | 9.25% | 1.88% |
| San Marcos | 1.85% | 741 | 649 | 14.18% | 2.83% |
| Sulquiano | 3.68% | 1,478 | 1,458 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Suyo | 3.50% | 1,404 | 1,400 | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Ver | 3.05% | 1,223 | 1,175 | 4.09% | 0.85% |
| Dingras Total | 40,127 | 38,562 | 4.06% | 0.84% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dingras for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱162,065,252.93.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,430,753.83 | – |
| 2010 | 79,870,437.78 | 30.02% |
| 2011 | 84,674,607.03 | 6.01% |
| 2012 | 76,804,412.30 | -9.29% |
| 2013 | 83,411,699.67 | 8.60% |
| 2014 | 86,633,327.37 | 3.86% |
| 2015 | 98,178,228.59 | 13.33% |
| 2016 | 162,065,252.93 | 65.07% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dingras in the 2015 Census was 38,531 broken down into 8,757 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,512 | 5,942 | 5.13 | |
| 31,482 | 6,387 | 4.93 | |
| 33,307 | 6,921 | 4.81 | |
| 35,787 | 7,643 | 4.68 | |
| 36,988 | 8,157 | 4.53 | |
| 38,531 | 8,757 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dingras is 5 to 9, with 3,805 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 560 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 751 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,177 | 8.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,805 | 9.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,623 | 9.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,256 | 8.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,156 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,085 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,985 | 7.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,532 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,336 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,111 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,825 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,672 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,257 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,042 | 2.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 708 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 560 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 681 | 1.77% |
| Total | 38,562 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dingras grew from 15,792 in 1903 to 40,127 in 2020, an increase of 24,335 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.84%, or an increase of 1,565 people, from the previous population of 38,562 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15,792 | – | |
| 21,388 | 1.93% | |
| 22,434 | 0.24% | |
| 24,481 | 0.90% | |
| 28,308 | 1.29% | |
| 22,751 | -2.12% | |
| 25,530 | 2.34% | |
| 26,511 | 0.76% | |
| 30,519 | 1.42% | |
| 31,485 | 0.59% | |
| 33,310 | 1.22% | |
| 35,793 | 1.00% | |
| 37,021 | 1.24% | |
| 38,562 | 0.78% | |
| 40,127 | 0.84% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dingras for the year 2019 was 25,727, broken down into 12,938 males and 12,789 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dingras is situated at approximately 18° 6' North, 120° 42' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.4 meters or 93.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Dingras are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan. The nearest municipalities are Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Carasi, Ilocos Norte, and San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 389.76 kilometers (242.19 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Piddig, Ilocos Norte, 6.95 kilometers (4.32 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Marcos, Ilocos Norte, 6.97 kilometers (4.33 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Solsona, Ilocos Norte, 7.64 kilometers (4.75 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, 8.35 kilometers (5.19 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Carasi, Ilocos Norte, 13.40 kilometers (8.33 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, 13.89 kilometers (8.63 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 15.51 kilometers (9.64 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 15.41 kilometers (9.58 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 67.43 kilometers (41.90 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 104.57 kilometers (64.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 106.97 kilometers (66.47 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 122.02 kilometers (75.82 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
Distance from Manila: 389.76 kilometers (242.19 miles) to the South (S4°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.