La Mesa, City of Calamba, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| City | Calamba |
| Postal code | 4027 |
| Population (2020) | 17,569 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1848, 121.1540 (14° 11' North, 121° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.1 meters (243.1 feet) |
La Mesa is a barangay in the city of Calamba, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,569. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Calamba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Mesa in the 2015 Census was 14,880 broken down into 4,353 households or an average of 3.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 852 | 153 | 5.57 | |
| 3,355 | 711 | 4.72 | |
| 9,038 | 1,981 | 4.56 | |
| 11,943 | 2,648 | 4.51 | |
| 11,831 | 2,770 | 4.27 | |
| 14,880 | 4,353 | 3.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Mesa is 20 to 24, with 1,655 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 54 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 260 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 947 | 6.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,272 | 8.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,195 | 8.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,416 | 9.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,655 | 11.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,420 | 9.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,347 | 9.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,175 | 7.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 949 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 968 | 6.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 807 | 5.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 571 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 404 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 221 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 125 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 106 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 54 | 0.36% |
| Total | 14,892 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Mesa grew from 852 in 1990 to 17,569 in 2020, an increase of 16,717 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.54%, or an increase of 2,677 people, from the previous population of 14,892 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 852 | – | |
| 3,355 | 29.27% | |
| 9,038 | 23.67% | |
| 11,961 | 3.94% | |
| 11,836 | -0.38% | |
| 14,892 | 4.47% | |
| 17,569 | 3.54% |
Location
La Mesa is situated at approximately 14.1848, 121.1540, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.1 meters or 243.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Mesa 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.