Laoang, City of Tarlac, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| City | Tarlac City |
| Postal code | 2300 |
| Population (2020) | 3,277 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5465, 120.5452 (15° 33' North, 120° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.5 meters (162.4 feet) |
Laoang is a barangay in Tarlac City, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,277. This represented 0.85% of the total population of Tarlac City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laoang in the 2015 Census was 3,053 broken down into 690 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,475 | 280 | 5.27 | |
| 1,670 | 355 | 4.70 | |
| 2,115 | 436 | 4.85 | |
| 2,534 | 566 | 4.48 | |
| 2,728 | 594 | 4.59 | |
| 3,053 | 690 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laoang is 5 to 9, with 342 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 272 | 8.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 342 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 310 | 10.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 291 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 281 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 263 | 8.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 212 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 205 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 178 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 174 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 153 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 99 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.66% |
| Total | 3,053 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laoang grew from 1,475 in 1990 to 3,277 in 2020, an increase of 1,802 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.50%, or an increase of 224 people, from the previous population of 3,053 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,475 | – | |
| 1,670 | 2.35% | |
| 2,115 | 5.20% | |
| 2,554 | 2.64% | |
| 2,728 | 2.43% | |
| 3,053 | 2.17% | |
| 3,277 | 1.50% |
Location
Laoang is situated at approximately 15.5465, 120.5452, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.5 meters or 162.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laoang 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.