La Medalla, Municipality of Tinambac, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Tinambac |
| Postal code | 4426 |
| Population (2020) | 716 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9655, 123.3790 (13° 58' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 77.3 meters (253.6 feet) |
La Medalla, formerly Mile 9, is a barangay in the municipality of Tinambac, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 716. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Tinambac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Medalla in the 2015 Census was 521 broken down into 113 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | 84 | 5.98 | |
| 547 | 89 | 6.15 | |
| 414 | 65 | 6.37 | |
| 553 | 109 | 5.07 | |
| 549 | 118 | 4.65 | |
| 521 | 113 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Medalla is 5 to 9, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 13.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 16.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 12.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 7.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 6.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 8.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 3.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 3.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 1.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.58% |
| Total | 521 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Medalla grew from 502 in 1990 to 716 in 2020, an increase of 214 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.92%, or an increase of 195 people, from the previous population of 521 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 502 | – | |
| 547 | 1.62% | |
| 414 | -5.80% | |
| 553 | 4.07% | |
| 549 | -0.26% | |
| 521 | -0.99% | |
| 716 | 6.92% |
Location
La Medalla is situated at approximately 13.9655, 123.3790, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 77.3 meters or 253.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Medalla 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.