Lapuz Sur, City of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Postal code | 5000 |
| Population (2020) | 1,486 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7031, 122.5715 (10° 42' North, 122° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Lapuz Sur is a barangay in Iloilo City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,486. This represented 0.32% of the total population of Iloilo City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapuz Sur in the 2015 Census was 1,778 broken down into 343 households or an average of 5.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,247 | 461 | 4.87 | |
| 2,438 | 491 | 4.97 | |
| 2,010 | 366 | 5.49 | |
| 2,029 | 380 | 5.34 | |
| 1,806 | 371 | 4.87 | |
| 1,778 | 343 | 5.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapuz Sur is 15 to 19, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 7.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 176 | 9.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 175 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 189 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 151 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 163 | 9.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 126 | 7.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 129 | 7.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 2.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.28% |
| Total | 1,778 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapuz Sur fell from 2,247 in 1990 to 1,486 in 2020, a decrease of 761 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.71%, or a decrease of 292 people, from the previous population of 1,778 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,247 | – | |
| 2,438 | 1.54% | |
| 2,010 | -4.05% | |
| 2,029 | 0.13% | |
| 1,806 | -4.15% | |
| 1,778 | -0.30% | |
| 1,486 | -3.71% |
Location
Lapuz Sur is situated at approximately 10.7031, 122.5715, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lapuz Sur 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.