Lacong, Municipality of San Gabriel, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | San Gabriel |
| Postal code | 2513 |
| Population (2020) | 1,540 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7204, 120.4145 (16° 43' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 443.1 meters (1,453.7 feet) |
Lacong is a barangay in the municipality of San Gabriel, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,540. This represented 8.13% of the total population of San Gabriel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lacong in the 2015 Census was 1,609 broken down into 323 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,103 | 198 | 5.57 | |
| 1,188 | 216 | 5.50 | |
| 1,341 | 233 | 5.76 | |
| 1,417 | 265 | 5.35 | |
| 1,314 | 265 | 4.96 | |
| 1,609 | 323 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Lacong are in the ranges 20 to 24, and 25 to 29, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 10.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 8.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 151 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 10.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 173 | 10.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 2.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.31% |
| Total | 1,609 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lacong grew from 1,103 in 1990 to 1,540 in 2020, an increase of 437 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.92%, or a decrease of 69 people, from the previous population of 1,609 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,103 | – | |
| 1,188 | 1.40% | |
| 1,341 | 2.63% | |
| 1,417 | 0.76% | |
| 1,314 | -2.71% | |
| 1,609 | 3.93% | |
| 1,540 | -0.92% |
Location
Lacong is situated at approximately 16.7204, 120.4145, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 443.1 meters or 1,453.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lacong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Lettac Sur, Santol, La Union
- Bumbuneg, San Gabriel, La Union
- Lipay Proper, San Gabriel, La Union
- Lipay Norte, San Gabriel, La Union
- Lipay Sur, San Gabriel, La Union
- Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union
- Casiaman, Bacnotan, La Union
- Arosip, Bacnotan, La Union
- Legleg, Bacnotan, La Union
- Poblacion, San Gabriel, La Union
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.