Ligaya, Municipality of Sablayan, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Sablayan |
| Postal code | 5104 |
| Population (2020) | 7,480 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 12.7232, 120.8554 (12° 43' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.7 meters (48.2 feet) |
Ligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Sablayan, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,480. This represented 8.08% of the total population of Sablayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ligaya in the 2015 Census was 7,647 broken down into 1,610 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,911 | 944 | 5.20 | |
| 6,647 | 1,228 | 5.41 | |
| 7,224 | 1,440 | 5.02 | |
| 6,540 | 1,390 | 4.71 | |
| 6,435 | 1,329 | 4.84 | |
| 7,647 | 1,610 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ligaya is 10 to 14, with 1,050 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 45 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 202 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 761 | 9.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,018 | 13.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,050 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 870 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 593 | 7.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 513 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 511 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 418 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 413 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 310 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 276 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 216 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 188 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 137 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 75 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 45 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 52 | 0.68% |
| Total | 7,648 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Ligaya grew from 4,911 in 1990 to 7,480 in 2020, an increase of 2,569 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.47%, or a decrease of 168 people, from the previous population of 7,648 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,911 | – | |
| 6,647 | 5.83% | |
| 7,224 | 1.80% | |
| 6,540 | -1.36% | |
| 6,435 | -0.59% | |
| 7,648 | 3.34% | |
| 7,480 | -0.47% |
Location
Ligaya is situated at approximately 12.7232, 120.8554, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.7 meters or 48.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ligaya shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- General Emilio Aguinaldo, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
- Malisbong, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
- Tuban, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
- Burgos, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
- Tawas, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- Sigange, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- Hagan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- Malitbog, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.