Labang, Municipality of Ambaguio, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Ambaguio |
| Postal code | 3701 |
| Population (2020) | 1,959 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4792, 121.0457 (16° 29' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 796.6 meters (2,613.5 feet) |
Labang is a barangay in the municipality of Ambaguio, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,959. This represented 12.66% of the total population of Ambaguio.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Labang in the 2015 Census was 1,826 broken down into 406 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,208 | 201 | 6.01 | |
| 1,225 | 244 | 5.02 | |
| 1,226 | 219 | 5.60 | |
| 1,543 | 329 | 4.69 | |
| 1,684 | 368 | 4.58 | |
| 1,826 | 406 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Labang is 5 to 9, with 227 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 217 | 11.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 227 | 12.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 176 | 9.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 184 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 193 | 10.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 187 | 10.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 2.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 1.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.71% |
| Total | 1,826 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Labang grew from 1,208 in 1990 to 1,959 in 2020, an increase of 751 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.49%, or an increase of 133 people, from the previous population of 1,826 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,208 | – | |
| 1,225 | 0.26% | |
| 1,226 | 0.02% | |
| 1,543 | 3.22% | |
| 1,684 | 3.23% | |
| 1,826 | 1.55% | |
| 1,959 | 1.49% |
Location
Labang is situated at approximately 16.4792, 121.0457, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 796.6 meters or 2,613.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Labang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Magsaysay Hills, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Pallas, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Salingsingan, Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya
- Poblacion, Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya
- Santo Domingo West, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Tiblac, Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya
- Nansiakan, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya
- Tubongan, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya
- Buenavista (Vista Hills), Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.