Lonos, Municipality of Romblon, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Romblon |
| Postal code | 5500 |
| Population (2020) | 2,048 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Romblon |
| Coordinates | 12.5707, 122.2534 (12° 34' North, 122° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.0 meters (147.6 feet) |
Lonos is a barangay in the municipality of Romblon, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,048. This represented 5.05% of the total population of Romblon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lonos in the 2015 Census was 1,716 broken down into 407 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,257 | 236 | 5.33 | |
| 1,460 | 293 | 4.98 | |
| 1,594 | 296 | 5.39 | |
| 1,710 | 366 | 4.67 | |
| 1,655 | 358 | 4.62 | |
| 1,716 | 407 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lonos is 10 to 14, with 205 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 150 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 205 | 11.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 167 | 9.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 156 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 100 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 5.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 71 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 3.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.75% |
| Total | 1,739 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lonos grew from 1,267 in 1990 to 2,048 in 2020, an increase of 781 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.50%, or an increase of 309 people, from the previous population of 1,739 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,267 | – | |
| 1,487 | 3.04% | |
| 1,618 | 1.83% | |
| 1,722 | 0.86% | |
| 1,666 | -1.20% | |
| 1,739 | 0.82% | |
| 2,048 | 3.50% |
Location
Lonos is situated at approximately 12.5707, 122.2534, in the island of Romblon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.0 meters or 147.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lonos 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.