Lagan, Municipality of Sabangan, Mountain Province
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Municipality | Sabangan |
| Postal code | 2622 |
| Population (2020) | 461 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9989, 120.9554 (16° 60' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2,015.7 meters (6,613.1 feet) |
Lagan is a barangay in the municipality of Sabangan, in Mountain Province. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 461. This represented 4.79% of the total population of Sabangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lagan in the 2015 Census was 486 broken down into 109 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 | 76 | 4.64 | |
| 354 | 72 | 4.92 | |
| 435 | 88 | 4.94 | |
| 432 | 98 | 4.41 | |
| 465 | 107 | 4.35 | |
| 486 | 109 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lagan is 15 to 19, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 6.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 46 | 9.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 8.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 9.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 8.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 6.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.85% |
| Total | 487 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lagan grew from 353 in 1990 to 461 in 2020, an increase of 108 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.15%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 487 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 353 | – | |
| 354 | 0.05% | |
| 435 | 4.52% | |
| 432 | -0.10% | |
| 465 | 2.72% | |
| 487 | 0.88% | |
| 461 | -1.15% |
Location
Lagan is situated at approximately 16.9989, 120.9554, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2,015.7 meters or 6,613.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lagan 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.