Lacuben, Municipality of Badoc, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Badoc |
| Postal code | 2904 |
| Population (2020) | 1,703 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9332, 120.4765 (17° 56' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Lacuben is a barangay in the municipality of Badoc, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,703. This represented 5.24% of the total population of Badoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lacuben in the 2015 Census was 1,422 broken down into 303 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 908 | 165 | 5.50 | |
| 1,088 | 202 | 5.39 | |
| 1,215 | 235 | 5.17 | |
| 1,194 | 240 | 4.98 | |
| 1,327 | 285 | 4.66 | |
| 1,422 | 303 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lacuben is 20 to 24, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 145 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 9.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 10.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 8.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 6.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,422 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lacuben grew from 908 in 1990 to 1,703 in 2020, an increase of 795 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.87%, or an increase of 281 people, from the previous population of 1,422 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 908 | – | |
| 1,088 | 3.45% | |
| 1,215 | 2.40% | |
| 1,194 | -0.24% | |
| 1,327 | 3.92% | |
| 1,422 | 1.33% | |
| 1,703 | 3.87% |
Location
Lacuben is situated at approximately 17.9332, 120.4765, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lacuben shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mabusag Sur, Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Mabusag Norte, Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Napu, Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Aring, Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Gabut Sur, Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Lubigan, Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Paltit, Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Garreta (Poblacion), Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Alogoog, Badoc, Ilocos Norte
- Canaan (Poblacion), Badoc, Ilocos Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.