Lamao, Municipality of Romblon, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Romblon |
| Postal code | 5500 |
| Population (2020) | 1,032 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Romblon |
| Coordinates | 12.5624, 122.2968 (12° 34' North, 122° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 193.0 meters (633.2 feet) |
Lamao is a barangay in the municipality of Romblon, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,032. This represented 2.54% of the total population of Romblon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lamao in the 2015 Census was 977 broken down into 218 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 724 | 119 | 6.08 | |
| 833 | 150 | 5.55 | |
| 775 | 144 | 5.38 | |
| 785 | 163 | 4.82 | |
| 952 | 181 | 5.26 | |
| 977 | 218 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lamao is 15 to 19, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 11.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 9.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 11.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 8.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.33% |
| Total | 977 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lamao grew from 724 in 1990 to 1,032 in 2020, an increase of 308 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.16%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 977 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 724 | – | |
| 833 | 2.66% | |
| 775 | -1.54% | |
| 785 | 0.18% | |
| 952 | 7.27% | |
| 977 | 0.49% | |
| 1,032 | 1.16% |
Location
Lamao is situated at approximately 12.5624, 122.2968, in the island of Romblon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 193.0 meters or 633.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lamao 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.