Lacong, Municipality of Tagudin, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Tagudin |
| Postal code | 2714 |
| Population (2020) | 949 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9303, 120.4530 (16° 56' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.7 meters (81.0 feet) |
Lacong is a barangay in the municipality of Tagudin, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 949. This represented 2.28% of the total population of Tagudin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lacong in the 2015 Census was 934 broken down into 202 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 634 | 109 | 5.82 | |
| 654 | 131 | 4.99 | |
| 710 | 130 | 5.46 | |
| 841 | 169 | 4.98 | |
| 942 | 188 | 5.01 | |
| 934 | 202 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lacong is 10 to 14, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 8.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 9.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 8.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 10.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 8.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.50% |
| Total | 934 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lacong grew from 634 in 1990 to 949 in 2020, an increase of 315 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.34%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 934 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 634 | – | |
| 654 | 0.58% | |
| 710 | 1.78% | |
| 841 | 2.36% | |
| 942 | 4.21% | |
| 934 | -0.16% | |
| 949 | 0.34% |
Location
Lacong is situated at approximately 16.9303, 120.4530, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.7 meters or 81.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lacong 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.