Langka, City of Palayan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Palayan |
| Postal code | 3132 |
| Population (2020) | 1,349 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4281, 121.1555 (15° 26' North, 121° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 177.8 meters (583.3 feet) |
Langka is a barangay in the city of Palayan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,349. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Palayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Langka in the 2015 Census was 1,302 broken down into 292 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 898 | 167 | 5.38 | |
| 918 | 200 | 4.59 | |
| 854 | 165 | 5.18 | |
| 951 | 209 | 4.55 | |
| 1,118 | 200 | 5.59 | |
| 1,302 | 292 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Langka is 5 to 9, with 154 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 148 | 11.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 154 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 10.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 9.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 8.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 6.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.38% |
| Total | 1,302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Langka grew from 898 in 1990 to 1,349 in 2020, an increase of 451 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.75%, or an increase of 47 people, from the previous population of 1,302 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 898 | – | |
| 918 | 0.41% | |
| 854 | -1.54% | |
| 951 | 1.49% | |
| 1,118 | 6.07% | |
| 1,302 | 2.94% | |
| 1,349 | 0.75% |
Location
Langka is situated at approximately 15.4281, 121.1555, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 177.8 meters or 583.3 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.