Lemu Norte, Municipality of Enrile, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Enrile |
| Postal code | 3501 |
| Population (2020) | 1,092 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5355, 121.7707 (17° 32' North, 121° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.9 meters (107.9 feet) |
Lemu Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Enrile, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,092. This represented 2.98% of the total population of Enrile.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lemu Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,230 broken down into 263 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,128 | 201 | 5.61 | |
| 1,245 | 213 | 5.85 | |
| 1,275 | 216 | 5.90 | |
| 1,284 | 244 | 5.26 | |
| 1,276 | 262 | 4.87 | |
| 1,230 | 263 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lemu Norte is 10 to 14, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 0.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 7.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 7.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 5.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 6.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 5.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 4.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 3.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 2.20% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 2.03% |
| Total | 1,230 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lemu Norte fell from 1,128 in 1990 to 1,092 in 2020, a decrease of 36 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.47%, or a decrease of 138 people, from the previous population of 1,230 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,128 | – | |
| 1,245 | 1.87% | |
| 1,275 | 0.51% | |
| 1,284 | 0.10% | |
| 1,276 | -0.23% | |
| 1,230 | -0.70% | |
| 1,092 | -2.47% |
Location
Lemu Norte is situated at approximately 17.5355, 121.7707, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.9 meters or 107.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lemu Norte 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.