Lazi, Province of Siquijor
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 6228 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Area (2013) | 70.64 km2 (27.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 22,488 |
| Density (2020) | 318 / km2 (825 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 8' North, 123° 38' East (9.1279, 123.6339) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.6 meters (97.2 feet) |
Lazi is a coastal municipality in the island province of Siquijor.
The municipality has a land area of 70.64 square kilometers or 27.27 square miles which constitutes 20.93% of Siquijor's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 22,488. This represented 21.75% of the total population of Siquijor province, or 0.28% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 318 inhabitants per square kilometer or 825 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lazi has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campalanas | 9.85% | 2,215 | 1,979 | 11.93% | 2.40% |
| Cangclaran | 2.66% | 598 | 539 | 10.95% | 2.21% |
| Cangomantong | 5.02% | 1,130 | 1,088 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Capalasanan | 5.72% | 1,286 | 1,145 | 12.31% | 2.47% |
| Catamboan | 8.04% | 1,809 | 1,633 | 10.78% | 2.18% |
| Gabayan | 9.32% | 2,097 | 1,970 | 6.45% | 1.32% |
| Kimba | 3.68% | 828 | 725 | 14.21% | 2.84% |
| Kinamandagan | 4.62% | 1,039 | 992 | 4.74% | 0.98% |
| Lower Cabangcalan | 4.68% | 1,053 | 952 | 10.61% | 2.15% |
| Nagerong | 6.95% | 1,562 | 1,346 | 16.05% | 3.18% |
| Po-o | 3.32% | 746 | 704 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| Simacolong | 9.43% | 2,120 | 1,777 | 19.30% | 3.78% |
| Tagmanocan | 4.14% | 930 | 927 | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Talayong | 2.94% | 661 | 634 | 4.26% | 0.88% |
| Tigbawan | 7.30% | 1,642 | 1,605 | 2.31% | 0.48% |
| Tignao | 4.26% | 957 | 914 | 4.70% | 0.97% |
| Upper Cabangcalan | 3.42% | 770 | 631 | 22.03% | 4.28% |
| Ytaya | 4.65% | 1,045 | 929 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| Lazi Total | 22,488 | 20,490 | 9.75% | 1.98% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lazi for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱66,417,923.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,862,010.39 | – |
| 2010 | 39,656,385.97 | 4.74% |
| 2011 | 43,150,232.31 | 8.81% |
| 2012 | 42,153,608.31 | -2.31% |
| 2013 | 46,591,118.21 | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 53,119,197.28 | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 61,147,253.78 | 15.11% |
| 2016 | 66,417,923.30 | 8.62% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lazi in the 2015 Census was 20,468 broken down into 5,011 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,667 | 3,528 | 4.72 | |
| 16,330 | 3,546 | 4.61 | |
| 18,303 | 3,945 | 4.64 | |
| 19,440 | 4,388 | 4.43 | |
| 20,024 | 4,676 | 4.28 | |
| 20,468 | 5,011 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lazi is 10 to 14, with 2,201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 370 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 370 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,560 | 7.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,192 | 10.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,201 | 10.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,813 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,339 | 6.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,302 | 6.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,279 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,260 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,187 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,142 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,061 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 956 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 821 | 4.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 646 | 3.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 554 | 2.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 421 | 2.05% |
| 80 and over | 386 | 1.88% |
| Total | 20,490 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lazi grew from 9,658 in 1903 to 22,488 in 2020, an increase of 12,830 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 1,998 people, from the previous population of 20,490 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,658 | – | |
| 13,161 | 1.97% | |
| 15,157 | 0.71% | |
| 13,840 | -0.93% | |
| 13,288 | -0.36% | |
| 14,875 | 1.11% | |
| 16,149 | 1.66% | |
| 16,149 | 0.00% | |
| 16,672 | 0.32% | |
| 16,339 | -0.38% | |
| 18,314 | 2.48% | |
| 19,440 | 0.83% | |
| 20,024 | 1.08% | |
| 20,490 | 0.44% | |
| 22,488 | 1.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lazi for the year 2019 was 15,827, broken down into 7,942 males and 7,885 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lazi is situated at approximately 9° 8' North, 123° 38' East, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.6 meters or 97.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Lazi are Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Tagbilaran, Bohol, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Maria, Siquijor, Larena, Siquijor, San Juan, Siquijor, Siquijor, Siquijor, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor, and Bacong, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 669.87 kilometers (416.24 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maria, Siquijor, 8.00 kilometers (4.97 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Larena, Siquijor, 14.11 kilometers (8.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- San Juan, Siquijor, 15.79 kilometers (9.81 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
- Siquijor, Siquijor, 16.24 kilometers (10.09 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor, 16.34 kilometers (10.16 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Bacong, Negros Oriental, 39.43 kilometers (24.50 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
Nearest cities
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 40.84 kilometers (25.38 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 57.16 kilometers (35.52 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 61.74 kilometers (38.37 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 67.72 kilometers (42.08 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 68.04 kilometers (42.28 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 73.56 kilometers (45.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
Distance from Manila: 669.87 kilometers (416.24 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.