Lalong, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2713 |
| Population (2020) | 304 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0547, 120.4741 (17° 3' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.3 meters (83.0 feet) |
Lalong is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 304. This represented 0.73% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lalong in the 2015 Census was 309 broken down into 70 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 50 | 6.06 | |
| 313 | 60 | 5.22 | |
| 338 | 62 | 5.45 | |
| 392 | 74 | 5.30 | |
| 305 | 60 | 5.08 | |
| 309 | 70 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lalong is 10 to 14, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 6.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 7.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 11.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 7.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 7.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 10.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 9.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 8.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 3.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 4.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.97% |
| Total | 309 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lalong grew from 303 in 1990 to 304 in 2020, an increase of 1 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.34%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 309 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | – | |
| 313 | 0.61% | |
| 338 | 1.66% | |
| 392 | 2.07% | |
| 305 | -8.73% | |
| 309 | 0.25% | |
| 304 | -0.34% |
Location
Lalong is situated at approximately 17.0547, 120.4741, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.3 meters or 83.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lalong 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.