Lagangilang, Province of Abra
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 2802 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 124.20 km2 (47.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,914 |
| Density (2020) | 120 / km2 (311 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 37' North, 120° 44' East (17.6103, 120.7344) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 71.8 meters (235.6 feet) |
Lagangilang is a municipality in the landlocked province of Abra.
The municipality has a land area of 124.20 square kilometers or 47.95 square miles which constitutes 2.96% of Abra's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,914. This represented 5.94% of the total population of Abra province, or 0.83% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 120 inhabitants per square kilometer or 311 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lagangilang has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguet | 1.65% | 246 | 268 | -8.21% | -1.79% |
| Bacooc | 2.95% | 440 | 369 | 19.24% | 3.77% |
| Balais | 3.08% | 460 | 448 | 2.68% | 0.56% |
| Cayapa | 6.01% | 896 | 899 | -0.33% | -0.07% |
| Dalaguisen | 5.56% | 829 | 835 | -0.72% | -0.15% |
| Laang | 4.37% | 652 | 753 | -13.41% | -2.99% |
| Lagben | 2.53% | 377 | 452 | -16.59% | -3.75% |
| Laguiben | 7.99% | 1,191 | 947 | 25.77% | 4.94% |
| Nagtipulan | 9.98% | 1,488 | 1,258 | 18.28% | 3.60% |
| Nagtupacan | 7.94% | 1,184 | 1,177 | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Paganao | 2.30% | 343 | 376 | -8.78% | -1.91% |
| Pawa | 2.66% | 396 | 358 | 10.61% | 2.15% |
| Poblacion | 9.18% | 1,369 | 1,488 | -8.00% | -1.74% |
| Presentar | 5.65% | 842 | 783 | 7.54% | 1.54% |
| San Isidro | 11.18% | 1,668 | 1,501 | 11.13% | 2.25% |
| Tagodtod | 13.91% | 2,074 | 1,863 | 11.33% | 2.28% |
| Taping | 3.08% | 459 | 480 | -4.38% | -0.94% |
| Lagangilang Total | 14,914 | 14,255 | 4.62% | 0.96% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lagangilang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱57,634,585.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,886,688.02 | – |
| 2010 | 36,432,049.29 | 7.51% |
| 2011 | 49,630,025.87 | 36.23% |
| 2012 | 39,496,101.07 | -20.42% |
| 2013 | 43,756,561.20 | 10.79% |
| 2014 | 45,778,347.27 | 4.62% |
| 2015 | 58,120,812.03 | 26.96% |
| 2016 | 57,634,585.51 | -0.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lagangilang in the 2015 Census was 14,200 broken down into 3,147 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,237 | 2,031 | 5.53 | |
| 11,997 | 2,153 | 5.57 | |
| 12,067 | 2,354 | 5.13 | |
| 13,467 | 2,764 | 4.87 | |
| 13,710 | 2,817 | 4.87 | |
| 14,200 | 3,147 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lagangilang is 5 to 9, with 1,582 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 207 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 255 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,152 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,582 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,543 | 10.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,350 | 9.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,174 | 8.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,076 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,028 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 887 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 718 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 681 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 614 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 622 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 526 | 3.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 355 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 236 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 207 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 249 | 1.75% |
| Total | 14,255 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lagangilang grew from 4,851 in 1918 to 14,914 in 2020, an increase of 10,063 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.96%, or an increase of 659 people, from the previous population of 14,255 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 4,851 | – | |
| 5,135 | 0.28% | |
| 5,450 | 0.61% | |
| 6,762 | 1.91% | |
| 8,905 | 2.73% | |
| 8,532 | -0.85% | |
| 9,466 | 2.10% | |
| 11,248 | 1.74% | |
| 12,023 | 1.26% | |
| 12,073 | 0.09% | |
| 13,490 | 1.54% | |
| 13,824 | 0.89% | |
| 14,255 | 0.59% | |
| 14,914 | 0.96% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lagangilang for the year 2019 was 10,001, broken down into 5,130 males and 4,871 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lagangilang is situated at approximately 17° 37' North, 120° 44' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 71.8 meters or 235.6 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 Lagangilang are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan. The nearest municipalities are Dolores, Abra, San Juan, Abra, Bucay, Abra, Tayum, Abra, La Paz, Abra, and Peñarrubia, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 335.19 kilometers (208.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dolores, Abra, 4.99 kilometers (3.10 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- San Juan, Abra, 8.09 kilometers (5.03 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Bucay, Abra, 8.13 kilometers (5.05 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Tayum, Abra, 8.42 kilometers (5.23 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- La Paz, Abra, 8.97 kilometers (5.58 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Peñarrubia, Abra, 10.11 kilometers (6.28 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 37.14 kilometers (23.08 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 52.60 kilometers (32.68 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 55.67 kilometers (34.59 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 66.66 kilometers (41.42 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 79.23 kilometers (49.23 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 105.95 kilometers (65.84 miles) to the East (N90°E)
Distance from Manila: 335.19 kilometers (208.28 miles) to the South (S5°E)
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.