Lagang, Municipality of Banton, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Banton |
| Postal code | 5515 |
| Population (2020) | 101 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Banton |
| Coordinates | 12.9275, 122.0861 (12° 56' North, 122° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 231.9 meters (760.8 feet) |
Lagang is a barangay in the municipality of Banton, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 101. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Banton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lagang in the 2015 Census was 65 broken down into 18 households or an average of 3.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 24 | 6.54 | |
| 111 | 23 | 4.83 | |
| 147 | 28 | 5.25 | |
| 147 | 26 | 5.65 | |
| 85 | 20 | 4.25 | |
| 65 | 18 | 3.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lagang is 5 to 9, with 12 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 7 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 12 | 18.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 9 | 13.85% |
| 15 to 19 | – | 0.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 5 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 5 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 3 | 4.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 4 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 4 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 3 | 4.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 1 | 1.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 4.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 4.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 3.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 1.54% |
| Total | 65 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lagang fell from 157 in 1990 to 101 in 2020, a decrease of 56 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 9.72%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 65 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | – | |
| 111 | -6.29% | |
| 147 | 6.21% | |
| 147 | 0.00% | |
| 85 | -18.08% | |
| 65 | -4.98% | |
| 101 | 9.72% |
Location
Lagang is situated at approximately 12.9275, 122.0861, in the island of Banton. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 231.9 meters or 760.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lagang 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.