Laoag, Municipality of Cabangan, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Cabangan |
| Postal code | 2203 |
| Population (2020) | 1,458 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.1216, 120.0474 (15° 7' North, 120° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Laoag is a barangay in the municipality of Cabangan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,458. This represented 5.19% of the total population of Cabangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laoag in the 2015 Census was 1,224 broken down into 271 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 134 | 4.67 | |
| 681 | 120 | 5.68 | |
| 876 | 163 | 5.37 | |
| 942 | 195 | 4.83 | |
| 1,085 | 228 | 4.76 | |
| 1,224 | 271 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laoag is 10 to 14, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 128 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 10.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 11.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 8.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 5.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.98% |
| Total | 1,224 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laoag grew from 637 in 1990 to 1,458 in 2020, an increase of 821 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.75%, or an increase of 234 people, from the previous population of 1,224 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 637 | – | |
| 681 | 1.26% | |
| 876 | 5.55% | |
| 952 | 1.15% | |
| 1,085 | 4.88% | |
| 1,224 | 2.32% | |
| 1,458 | 3.75% |
Location
Laoag is situated at approximately 15.1216, 120.0474, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laoag 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.