Peru, Municipality of Lasam, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Lasam |
| Postal code | 3524 |
| Population (2020) | 1,869 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0589, 121.5140 (18° 4' North, 121° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.4 meters (73.5 feet) |
Peru is a barangay in the municipality of Lasam, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,869. This represented 4.53% of the total population of Lasam.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Peru in the 2015 Census was 1,803 broken down into 422 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,284 | 225 | 5.71 | |
| 1,392 | 273 | 5.10 | |
| 1,458 | 294 | 4.96 | |
| 1,807 | 379 | 4.77 | |
| 1,716 | 409 | 4.20 | |
| 1,803 | 422 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Peru is 5 to 9, with 211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 131 | 7.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 211 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 192 | 10.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 176 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 7.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 121 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 5.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 140 | 7.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.11% |
| Total | 1,803 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Peru grew from 1,284 in 1990 to 1,869 in 2020, an increase of 585 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 66 people, from the previous population of 1,803 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,284 | – | |
| 1,392 | 1.52% | |
| 1,458 | 1.00% | |
| 1,807 | 3.00% | |
| 1,716 | -1.86% | |
| 1,803 | 0.95% | |
| 1,869 | 0.76% |
Location
Peru is situated at approximately 18.0589, 121.5140, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.4 meters or 73.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Peru 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.