Laskig, Municipality of Pidigan, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Pidigan |
| Postal code | 2806 |
| Population (2020) | 590 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5656, 120.5419 (17° 34' North, 120° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.9 meters (134.2 feet) |
Laskig is a barangay in the municipality of Pidigan, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 590. This represented 4.73% of the total population of Pidigan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laskig in the 2015 Census was 568 broken down into 129 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 75 | 4.89 | |
| 405 | 80 | 5.06 | |
| 450 | 93 | 4.84 | |
| 499 | 102 | 4.89 | |
| 484 | 111 | 4.36 | |
| 568 | 129 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laskig is 10 to 14, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 9.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 7.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 9.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 10.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.58% |
| Total | 568 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laskig grew from 367 in 1990 to 590 in 2020, an increase of 223 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 568 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 367 | – | |
| 405 | 1.86% | |
| 450 | 2.28% | |
| 499 | 1.44% | |
| 484 | -1.10% | |
| 568 | 3.09% | |
| 590 | 0.80% |
Location
Laskig is situated at approximately 17.5656, 120.5419, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.9 meters or 134.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laskig 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.