Lamak, Municipality of Hilongos, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Hilongos |
| Postal code | 6524 |
| Population (2020) | 2,966 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3952, 124.7472 (10° 24' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Lamak is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,966. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lamak in the 2015 Census was 3,058 broken down into 701 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,587 | 320 | 4.96 | |
| 2,031 | 370 | 5.49 | |
| 2,078 | 421 | 4.94 | |
| 2,161 | 494 | 4.37 | |
| 2,293 | 508 | 4.51 | |
| 3,058 | 701 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lamak is 5 to 9, with 348 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 67 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 278 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 348 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 322 | 10.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 303 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 292 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 239 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 226 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 188 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 159 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 144 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 129 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 123 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 0.95% |
| Total | 3,058 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lamak grew from 1,587 in 1990 to 2,966 in 2020, an increase of 1,379 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.64%, or a decrease of 92 people, from the previous population of 3,058 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,587 | – | |
| 2,031 | 4.73% | |
| 2,078 | 0.49% | |
| 2,161 | 0.54% | |
| 2,293 | 2.18% | |
| 3,058 | 5.63% | |
| 2,966 | -0.64% |
Location
Lamak is situated at approximately 10.3952, 124.7472, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lamak 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.