Lubang, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 5109 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea, Verde Island Passage |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lubang |
| Area (2013) | 113.10 km2 (43.67 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,437 |
| Density (2020) | 154 / km2 (399 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 52' North, 120° 7' East (13.8595, 120.1226) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.6 feet) |
Lubang is a coastal municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 113.10 square kilometers or 43.67 square miles which constitutes 1.93% of Occidental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,437. This represented 3.32% of the total population of Occidental Mindoro province, or 0.54% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 154 inhabitants per square kilometer or 399 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lubang has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araw at Bituin | 2.29% | 400 | 447 | -10.51% | -2.31% |
| Bagong Sikat | 1.94% | 339 | 358 | -5.31% | -1.14% |
| Banaag at Pag-asa | 2.03% | 354 | 335 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
| Binakas | 6.29% | 1,096 | 1,162 | -5.68% | -1.22% |
| Cabra | 7.06% | 1,231 | 1,762 | -30.14% | -7.27% |
| Likas ng Silangan | 1.91% | 333 | 455 | -26.81% | -6.36% |
| Maginhawa | 4.78% | 833 | 900 | -7.44% | -1.62% |
| Maligaya | 3.20% | 558 | 701 | -20.40% | -4.69% |
| Maliig | 13.27% | 2,314 | 2,349 | -1.49% | -0.32% |
| Ninikat ng Pag-asa | 2.38% | 415 | 392 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| Paraiso | 1.97% | 344 | 362 | -4.97% | -1.07% |
| Surville | 0.68% | 118 | 121 | -2.48% | -0.53% |
| Tagbac | 14.62% | 2,550 | 3,004 | -15.11% | -3.39% |
| Tangal | 16.95% | 2,956 | 2,521 | 17.26% | 3.41% |
| Tilik | 9.96% | 1,737 | 2,008 | -13.50% | -3.01% |
| Vigo | 10.66% | 1,859 | 1,926 | -3.48% | -0.74% |
| Lubang Total | 17,437 | 18,803 | -7.26% | -1.58% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lubang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱75,420,479.88.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,778,381.06 | – |
| 2010 | 51,556,388.56 | 5.70% |
| 2011 | 55,596,279.72 | 7.84% |
| 2012 | 53,534,097.85 | -3.71% |
| 2013 | 53,613,437.91 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 61,381,583.04 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 69,072,536.75 | 12.53% |
| 2016 | 75,420,479.88 | 9.19% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lubang in the 2015 Census was 18,744 broken down into 4,777 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,716 | 3,998 | 4.68 | |
| 23,805 | 4,937 | 4.82 | |
| 22,891 | 5,082 | 4.50 | |
| 28,159 | 6,499 | 4.33 | |
| 23,041 | 5,531 | 4.17 | |
| 18,744 | 4,777 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lubang is 10 to 14, with 1,802 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 323 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 323 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,236 | 6.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,663 | 8.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,802 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,585 | 8.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,493 | 7.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,331 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,322 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,240 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,202 | 6.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,165 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 972 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 920 | 4.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 774 | 4.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 625 | 3.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 449 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 370 | 1.97% |
| 80 and over | 331 | 1.76% |
| Total | 18,803 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lubang grew from 4,740 in 1903 to 17,437 in 2020, an increase of 12,697 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.57%, or a decrease of 1,366 people, from the previous population of 18,803 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,740 | – | |
| 6,930 | 2.43% | |
| 8,702 | 1.14% | |
| 10,282 | 1.73% | |
| 11,647 | 1.10% | |
| 14,335 | 2.05% | |
| 15,292 | 1.31% | |
| 15,293 | 0.00% | |
| 18,800 | 2.09% | |
| 23,819 | 4.53% | |
| 22,896 | -0.84% | |
| 28,267 | 2.95% | |
| 23,068 | -7.13% | |
| 18,803 | -3.82% | |
| 17,437 | -1.57% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lubang for the year 2019 was 13,490, broken down into 6,837 males and 6,653 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lubang is situated at approximately 13° 52' North, 120° 7' East, in the island of Lubang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.6 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 Lubang are Tagaytay, Cavite, Trece Martires, Cavite, Balanga, Bataan, General Trias, Cavite, Dasmariñas, Cavite, and Batangas City, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Looc, Occidental Mindoro, Calatagan, Batangas, Nasugbu, Batangas, Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, Lian, Batangas, and Balayan, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 122.89 kilometers (76.36 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Looc, Occidental Mindoro, 20.57 kilometers (12.78 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Calatagan, Batangas, 55.09 kilometers (34.23 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Nasugbu, Batangas, 59.89 kilometers (37.22 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, 61.22 kilometers (38.04 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Lian, Batangas, 60.53 kilometers (37.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Balayan, Batangas, 66.10 kilometers (41.07 miles) to the East (N82°E)
Nearest cities
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 91.99 kilometers (57.16 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 92.85 kilometers (57.69 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Balanga, Bataan, 101.37 kilometers (62.99 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- General Trias, Cavite, 100.45 kilometers (62.41 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Dasmariñas, Cavite, 102.00 kilometers (63.38 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 101.67 kilometers (63.17 miles) to the East (S84°E)
Distance from Manila: 122.89 kilometers (76.36 miles) to the Northeast (N49°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.