Lamesa, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 4902 |
| Population (2020) | 959 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4899, 121.9515 (13° 29' North, 121° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 231.3 meters (758.8 feet) |
Lamesa is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 959. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lamesa in the 2015 Census was 937 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 669 | 114 | 5.87 | |
| 843 | 144 | 5.85 | |
| 962 | 167 | 5.76 | |
| 1,026 | 190 | 5.40 | |
| 920 | 187 | 4.92 | |
| 937 | 199 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lamesa is 5 to 9, with 131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 3.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 13.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 13.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 99 | 10.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 7.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 5.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 4.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.92% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.85% |
| Total | 937 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lamesa grew from 669 in 1990 to 959 in 2020, an increase of 290 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.49%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 937 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 669 | – | |
| 843 | 4.43% | |
| 962 | 2.87% | |
| 1,026 | 0.89% | |
| 920 | -3.89% | |
| 937 | 0.35% | |
| 959 | 0.49% |
Location
Lamesa is situated at approximately 13.4899, 121.9515, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 231.3 meters or 758.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lamesa 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.