Ligaya, Municipality of Llanera, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Llanera |
| Postal code | 3126 |
| Population (2020) | 739 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7286, 120.9993 (15° 44' North, 120° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 90.5 meters (296.9 feet) |
Ligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Llanera, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 739. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Llanera.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ligaya in the 2015 Census was 690 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 338 | 64 | 5.28 | |
| 447 | 91 | 4.91 | |
| 457 | 96 | 4.76 | |
| 503 | 114 | 4.41 | |
| 641 | 146 | 4.39 | |
| 690 | 162 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Ligaya are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 10.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 10.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 7.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 9.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 7.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 6.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.01% |
| Total | 690 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ligaya grew from 338 in 1990 to 739 in 2020, an increase of 401 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 690 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 338 | – | |
| 447 | 5.38% | |
| 457 | 0.48% | |
| 503 | 1.33% | |
| 641 | 9.23% | |
| 690 | 1.41% | |
| 739 | 1.45% |
Location
Ligaya is situated at approximately 15.7286, 120.9993, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 90.5 meters or 296.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ligaya shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Parang Mangga, San Jose, Nueva Ecija
- Tabulac, San Jose, Nueva Ecija
- San Nicolas, Llanera, Nueva Ecija
- Caridad Sur, Llanera, Nueva Ecija
- Santa Barbara, Llanera, Nueva Ecija
- San Mauricio, San Jose, Nueva Ecija
- A. Pascual, San Jose, Nueva Ecija
- Bulac, Talavera, Nueva Ecija
- Cabubulaonan, Talavera, Nueva Ecija
- Caridad Norte, Llanera, Nueva Ecija
- Bagong Sikat, San Jose, Nueva Ecija
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.