Laoac, Municipality of Alcala, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Alcala |
| Postal code | 2425 |
| Population (2020) | 3,829 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8306, 120.5063 (15° 50' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.7 meters (81.0 feet) |
Laoac is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,829. This represented 7.83% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laoac in the 2015 Census was 2,911 broken down into 631 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,866 | 322 | 5.80 | |
| 2,034 | 400 | 5.09 | |
| 2,345 | 474 | 4.95 | |
| 2,684 | 531 | 5.05 | |
| 2,906 | 596 | 4.88 | |
| 2,911 | 631 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Laoac are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 323 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 256 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 323 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 323 | 11.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 255 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 224 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 221 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 198 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 184 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 182 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 172 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 141 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 122 | 4.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 87 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.79% |
| Total | 2,911 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laoac grew from 1,866 in 1990 to 3,829 in 2020, an increase of 1,963 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.94%, or an increase of 918 people, from the previous population of 2,911 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,866 | – | |
| 2,034 | 1.63% | |
| 2,345 | 3.10% | |
| 2,684 | 1.88% | |
| 2,906 | 2.93% | |
| 2,911 | 0.03% | |
| 3,829 | 5.94% |
Location
Laoac is situated at approximately 15.8306, 120.5063, 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
Laoac 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.