Layugan, Municipality of Bucay, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Bucay |
| Postal code | 2805 |
| Population (2020) | 1,053 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5042, 120.7058 (17° 30' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 123.8 meters (406.2 feet) |
Layugan is a barangay in the municipality of Bucay, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,053. This represented 5.87% of the total population of Bucay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Layugan in the 2015 Census was 917 broken down into 215 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660 | 114 | 5.79 | |
| 753 | 138 | 5.46 | |
| 845 | 166 | 5.09 | |
| 927 | 201 | 4.61 | |
| 1,002 | 207 | 4.84 | |
| 917 | 215 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Layugan is 10 to 14, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 8.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 10.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 11.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 8.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 5.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.31% |
| Total | 917 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Layugan grew from 660 in 1990 to 1,053 in 2020, an increase of 393 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.95%, or an increase of 136 people, from the previous population of 917 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 660 | – | |
| 753 | 2.50% | |
| 845 | 2.50% | |
| 927 | 1.29% | |
| 1,002 | 2.87% | |
| 917 | -1.67% | |
| 1,053 | 2.95% |
Location
Layugan is situated at approximately 17.5042, 120.7058, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 123.8 meters or 406.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Layugan 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.