Lacaren, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 5319 |
| Population (2020) | 401 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cuyo |
| Coordinates | 10.8389, 121.0481 (10° 50' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.3 meters (240.5 feet) |
Lacaren is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 401. This represented 3.18% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lacaren in the 2015 Census was 419 broken down into 101 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 479 | 90 | 5.32 | |
| 453 | 86 | 5.27 | |
| 425 | 80 | 5.31 | |
| 441 | 98 | 4.50 | |
| 462 | 98 | 4.71 | |
| 419 | 101 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lacaren is 15 to 19, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 3 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 5.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 7.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 6.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 9.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 8.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 6.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 4.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.15% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.91% |
| Total | 419 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lacaren fell from 479 in 1990 to 401 in 2020, a decrease of 78 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.92%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 419 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 479 | – | |
| 453 | -1.04% | |
| 425 | -1.36% | |
| 441 | 0.51% | |
| 462 | 1.71% | |
| 419 | -1.84% | |
| 401 | -0.92% |
Location
Lacaren is situated at approximately 10.8389, 121.0481, in the island of Cuyo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.3 meters or 240.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lacaren 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.