Lasam, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 3524 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 213.70 km2 (82.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,225 |
| Density (2020) | 193 / km2 (500 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 4' North, 121° 36' East (18.0645, 121.6015) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.3 meters (53.5 feet) |
Lasam is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 213.70 square kilometers or 82.51 square miles which constitutes 2.27% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,225. This represented 3.25% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 1.12% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 193 inhabitants per square kilometer or 500 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lasam has 30 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggunetan | 2.82% | 1,161 | 1,231 | -5.69% | -1.22% |
| Alannay | 5.22% | 2,151 | 2,042 | 5.34% | 1.10% |
| Battalan | 3.27% | 1,349 | 1,194 | 12.98% | 2.60% |
| Cabatacan East | 4.97% | 2,047 | 1,811 | 13.03% | 2.61% |
| Cabatacan West | 4.57% | 1,882 | 1,787 | 5.32% | 1.10% |
| Calapangan Norte | 2.21% | 910 | 869 | 4.72% | 0.98% |
| Calapangan Sur | 1.95% | 802 | 792 | 1.26% | 0.26% |
| Callao Norte | 2.38% | 983 | 929 | 5.81% | 1.20% |
| Callao Sur | 2.18% | 898 | 934 | -3.85% | -0.82% |
| Cataliganan | 0.98% | 406 | 396 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Centro I | 5.05% | 2,082 | 1,938 | 7.43% | 1.52% |
| Centro II | 5.16% | 2,126 | 2,072 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
| Centro III | 5.24% | 2,162 | 2,038 | 6.08% | 1.25% |
| Finugo Norte | 1.32% | 544 | 445 | 22.25% | 4.32% |
| Gabun | 3.27% | 1,347 | 1,180 | 14.15% | 2.83% |
| Ignacio Jurado | 4.15% | 1,709 | 1,657 | 3.14% | 0.65% |
| Magsaysay | 3.93% | 1,619 | 1,573 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Malinta | 3.23% | 1,330 | 1,162 | 14.46% | 2.88% |
| Minanga Norte | 1.18% | 487 | 484 | 0.62% | 0.13% |
| Minanga Sur | 1.90% | 784 | 837 | -6.33% | -1.37% |
| Nabannagan East | 3.47% | 1,431 | 1,390 | 2.95% | 0.61% |
| Nabannagan West | 6.48% | 2,671 | 2,726 | -2.02% | -0.43% |
| New Orlins | 2.95% | 1,215 | 1,246 | -2.49% | -0.53% |
| Nicolas Agatep | 2.57% | 1,059 | 912 | 16.12% | 3.20% |
| Peru | 4.53% | 1,869 | 1,803 | 3.66% | 0.76% |
| San Pedro | 4.79% | 1,975 | 1,859 | 6.24% | 1.28% |
| Sicalao | 4.73% | 1,949 | 1,812 | 7.56% | 1.55% |
| Tagao | 1.15% | 474 | 442 | 7.24% | 1.48% |
| Tucalan Passing | 2.47% | 1,018 | 863 | 17.96% | 3.54% |
| Viga | 1.90% | 785 | 711 | 10.41% | 2.11% |
| Lasam Total | 41,225 | 39,135 | 5.34% | 1.10% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lasam for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱111,922,338.93.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65,607,544.54 | – |
| 2010 | 68,426,130.70 | 4.30% |
| 2011 | 76,156,305.52 | 11.30% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 80,161,528.87 | – |
| 2014 | 91,288,562.83 | 13.88% |
| 2015 | 104,769,357.16 | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 111,922,338.93 | 6.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lasam in the 2015 Census was 39,022 broken down into 9,026 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,375 | 5,274 | 5.19 | |
| 30,210 | 6,103 | 4.95 | |
| 34,082 | 6,634 | 5.14 | |
| 36,631 | 7,941 | 4.61 | |
| 36,967 | 8,663 | 4.27 | |
| 39,022 | 9,026 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lasam is 5 to 9, with 4,114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 429 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 771 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,187 | 8.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,114 | 10.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,948 | 10.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,723 | 9.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,247 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,920 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,836 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,630 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,415 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,079 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,024 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,701 | 4.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,303 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 837 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 505 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 429 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 466 | 1.19% |
| Total | 39,135 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lasam grew from 14,677 in 1960 to 41,225 in 2020, an increase of 26,548 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 2,090 people, from the previous population of 39,135 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,677 | – | |
| 18,924 | 2.52% | |
| 22,137 | 3.20% | |
| 23,052 | 0.81% | |
| 27,376 | 1.73% | |
| 30,235 | 1.88% | |
| 34,082 | 2.60% | |
| 36,646 | 1.01% | |
| 36,994 | 0.34% | |
| 39,135 | 1.08% | |
| 41,225 | 1.10% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lasam for the year 2019 was 26,339, broken down into 13,341 males and 12,998 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lasam is situated at approximately 18° 4' North, 121° 36' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.3 meters or 53.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Lasam are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Cauayan, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Gattaran, Cagayan, Lal-lo, Cagayan, Allacapan, Cagayan, Alcala, Cagayan, Santo Niño, Cagayan, and Baggao, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 390.12 kilometers (242.41 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gattaran, Cagayan, 4.44 kilometers (2.76 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Lal-lo, Cagayan, 16.41 kilometers (10.19 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Allacapan, Cagayan, 18.54 kilometers (11.52 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Alcala, Cagayan, 18.87 kilometers (11.73 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Santo Niño, Cagayan, 20.29 kilometers (12.61 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Baggao, Cagayan, 23.02 kilometers (14.31 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 51.92 kilometers (32.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 67.05 kilometers (41.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 106.32 kilometers (66.07 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 107.68 kilometers (66.91 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 109.85 kilometers (68.26 miles) to the West (S90°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 126.31 kilometers (78.48 miles) to the South (S8°E)
Distance from Manila: 390.12 kilometers (242.41 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.