Laya West, City of Tabuk, Province of Kalinga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| City | Tabuk |
| Postal code | 3800 |
| Population (2020) | 3,017 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.4989, 121.4612 (17° 30' North, 121° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 128.4 meters (421.3 feet) |
Laya West is a barangay in the city of Tabuk, in the province of Kalinga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,017. This represented 2.49% of the total population of Tabuk.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laya West in the 2015 Census was 2,683 broken down into 483 households or an average of 5.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 553 | 91 | 6.08 | |
| 621 | 107 | 5.80 | |
| 679 | 120 | 5.66 | |
| 1,910 | 389 | 4.91 | |
| 2,649 | 524 | 5.06 | |
| 2,683 | 483 | 5.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laya West is 10 to 14, with 344 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 252 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 327 | 12.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 344 | 12.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 285 | 10.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 232 | 8.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 203 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 198 | 7.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 198 | 7.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 154 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 132 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 102 | 3.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 2.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.37% |
| Total | 2,683 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laya West grew from 553 in 1990 to 3,017 in 2020, an increase of 2,464 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.50%, or an increase of 334 people, from the previous population of 2,683 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 553 | – | |
| 621 | 2.20% | |
| 679 | 1.93% | |
| 1,910 | 15.33% | |
| 2,649 | 12.64% | |
| 2,683 | 0.24% | |
| 3,017 | 2.50% |
Location
Laya West is situated at approximately 17.4989, 121.4612, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 128.4 meters or 421.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laya West 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.