Lingu, Municipality of Solana, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Solana |
| Postal code | 3503 |
| Population (2020) | 2,145 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6341, 121.6809 (17° 38' North, 121° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.9 meters (94.8 feet) |
Lingu is a barangay in the municipality of Solana, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,145. This represented 2.43% of the total population of Solana.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lingu in the 2015 Census was 2,000 broken down into 460 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,049 | 207 | 5.07 | |
| 1,258 | 255 | 4.93 | |
| 1,530 | 303 | 5.05 | |
| 1,840 | 397 | 4.63 | |
| 1,836 | 406 | 4.52 | |
| 2,000 | 460 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lingu is 15 to 19, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 188 | 9.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 182 | 9.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 197 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 172 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 165 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 126 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 7.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 6.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 146 | 7.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 124 | 6.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 73 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.00% |
| Total | 2,000 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lingu grew from 1,049 in 1990 to 2,145 in 2020, an increase of 1,096 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.48%, or an increase of 145 people, from the previous population of 2,000 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,049 | – | |
| 1,258 | 3.46% | |
| 1,530 | 4.29% | |
| 1,840 | 2.58% | |
| 1,836 | -0.08% | |
| 2,000 | 1.64% | |
| 2,145 | 1.48% |
Location
Lingu is situated at approximately 17.6341, 121.6809, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.9 meters or 94.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lingu 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.