Lydia, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 8508 |
| Population (2020) | 1,879 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3059, 125.6984 (8° 18' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.1 meters (134.8 feet) |
Lydia is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,879. This represented 6.07% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lydia in the 2015 Census was 1,458 broken down into 251 households or an average of 5.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 795 | 148 | 5.37 | |
| 1,234 | 223 | 5.53 | |
| 1,108 | 186 | 5.96 | |
| 1,489 | 259 | 5.75 | |
| 1,579 | 280 | 5.64 | |
| 1,458 | 251 | 5.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lydia is 5 to 9, with 239 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 | 46 | 3.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 208 | 14.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 239 | 16.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 215 | 14.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 10.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 108 | 7.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 4.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 3.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 2.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.20% |
| Total | 1,465 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lydia grew from 795 in 1990 to 1,879 in 2020, an increase of 1,084 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.38%, or an increase of 414 people, from the previous population of 1,465 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 795 | – | |
| 1,234 | 8.59% | |
| 1,108 | -2.28% | |
| 1,489 | 4.16% | |
| 1,579 | 2.16% | |
| 1,465 | -1.42% | |
| 1,879 | 5.38% |
Location
Lydia is situated at approximately 8.3059, 125.6984, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.1 meters or 134.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lydia 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.