Lira, Municipality of San Juan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | San Juan |
| Postal code | 2731 |
| Population (2020) | 888 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7418, 120.4550 (17° 45' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.9 meters (62.0 feet) |
Lira, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Juan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 888. This represented 3.33% of the total population of San Juan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lira in the 2015 Census was 896 broken down into 210 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 752 | 152 | 4.95 | |
| 730 | 162 | 4.51 | |
| 766 | 174 | 4.40 | |
| 784 | 174 | 4.51 | |
| 858 | 180 | 4.77 | |
| 896 | 210 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lira is 5 to 9, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 8.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 8.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 8.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 8.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 7.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 6.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 5.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 4.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.23% |
| Total | 896 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lira grew from 752 in 1990 to 888 in 2020, an increase of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.19%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 896 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 752 | – | |
| 730 | -0.55% | |
| 770 | 1.15% | |
| 784 | 0.25% | |
| 858 | 3.34% | |
| 896 | 0.83% | |
| 888 | -0.19% |
Location
Lira is situated at approximately 17.7418, 120.4550, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.9 meters or 62.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lira 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.