Langka, City of Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| City | Meycauayan |
| Postal code | 3020 |
| Population (2020) | 4,319 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7398, 120.9792 (14° 44' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Langka is a barangay in the city of Meycauayan, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,319. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Meycauayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Langka in the 2015 Census was 3,871 broken down into 1,076 households or an average of 3.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,263 | 246 | 5.13 | |
| 1,553 | 350 | 4.44 | |
| 2,827 | 605 | 4.67 | |
| 2,991 | 619 | 4.83 | |
| 3,179 | 786 | 4.04 | |
| 3,871 | 1,076 | 3.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Langka is 25 to 29, with 461 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 94 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 316 | 8.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 379 | 9.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 368 | 9.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 373 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 422 | 10.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 461 | 11.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 317 | 8.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 272 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 221 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 179 | 4.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 152 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 119 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.31% |
| Total | 3,871 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Langka grew from 1,263 in 1990 to 4,319 in 2020, an increase of 3,056 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.33%, or an increase of 448 people, from the previous population of 3,871 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,263 | – | |
| 1,553 | 3.95% | |
| 2,827 | 13.71% | |
| 2,991 | 0.78% | |
| 3,179 | 2.24% | |
| 3,871 | 3.82% | |
| 4,319 | 2.33% |
Location
Langka is situated at approximately 14.7398, 120.9792, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Langka 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.