Laylaya, Municipality of Besao, Mountain Province
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Municipality | Besao |
| Postal code | 2618 |
| Population (2020) | 873 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0936, 120.7894 (17° 6' North, 120° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 905.5 meters (2,970.8 feet) |
Laylaya is a barangay in the municipality of Besao, in Mountain Province. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 873. This represented 12.70% of the total population of Besao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laylaya in the 2015 Census was 801 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680 | 126 | 5.40 | |
| 776 | 160 | 4.85 | |
| 851 | 155 | 5.49 | |
| 828 | 179 | 4.63 | |
| 901 | 188 | 4.79 | |
| 801 | 199 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laylaya is 5 to 9, with 117 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 117 | 14.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 13.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 11.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 5.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 5.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 2.00% |
| Total | 801 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laylaya grew from 680 in 1990 to 873 in 2020, an increase of 193 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 72 people, from the previous population of 801 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 680 | – | |
| 776 | 2.50% | |
| 659 | -3.44% | |
| 828 | 3.20% | |
| 901 | 3.12% | |
| 801 | -2.21% | |
| 873 | 1.83% |
Location
Laylaya is situated at approximately 17.0936, 120.7894, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 905.5 meters or 2,970.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laylaya 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.