Laurel, Municipality of Cordon, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Cordon |
| Postal code | 3312 |
| Population (2020) | 1,204 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6755, 121.4661 (16° 41' North, 121° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 113.3 meters (371.7 feet) |
Laurel, formerly Centro Norte, is a barangay in the municipality of Cordon, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,204. This represented 2.59% of the total population of Cordon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laurel in the 2015 Census was 1,109 broken down into 283 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,025 | 201 | 5.10 | |
| 914 | 183 | 4.99 | |
| 1,055 | 215 | 4.91 | |
| 1,067 | 241 | 4.43 | |
| 1,068 | 240 | 4.45 | |
| 1,109 | 283 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laurel is 20 to 24, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 8.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 7.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 9.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 8.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 11.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 7.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 5.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 4.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.62% |
| Total | 1,109 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laurel grew from 1,025 in 1990 to 1,204 in 2020, an increase of 179 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,109 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,025 | – | |
| 914 | -2.12% | |
| 1,055 | 3.12% | |
| 1,067 | 0.16% | |
| 1,068 | 0.03% | |
| 1,109 | 0.72% | |
| 1,204 | 1.75% |
Location
Laurel is situated at approximately 16.6755, 121.4661, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 113.3 meters or 371.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laurel 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.