Lajala, Municipality of Coron, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Coron |
| Postal code | 5316 |
| Population (2020) | 1,857 |
| Coordinates | 11.9781, 120.1935 (11° 59' North, 120° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.5 meters (47.6 feet) |
Lajala is a barangay in the municipality of Coron, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,857. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Coron.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lajala in the 2015 Census was 1,467 broken down into 342 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 855 | 157 | 5.45 | |
| 798 | 153 | 5.22 | |
| 1,233 | 264 | 4.67 | |
| 1,180 | 233 | 5.06 | |
| 1,250 | 302 | 4.14 | |
| 1,467 | 342 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lajala is 1 to 4, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 172 | 11.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 171 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 166 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 11.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 165 | 11.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 3.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,467 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lajala grew from 855 in 1990 to 1,857 in 2020, an increase of 1,002 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.09%, or an increase of 390 people, from the previous population of 1,467 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 855 | – | |
| 798 | -1.28% | |
| 1,233 | 9.78% | |
| 1,189 | -0.50% | |
| 1,266 | 2.31% | |
| 1,467 | 2.85% | |
| 1,857 | 5.09% |
Location
Lajala is situated at approximately 11.9781, 120.1935, in the island of Uson. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.5 meters or 47.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lajala does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.