Laguerta, 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) | 5,461 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1734, 121.0897 (14° 10' North, 121° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 195.7 meters (642.1 feet) |
Laguerta is a barangay in the city of Calamba, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,461. This represented 1.01% of the total population of Calamba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laguerta in the 2015 Census was 2,332 broken down into 513 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 896 | 156 | 5.74 | |
| 964 | 188 | 5.13 | |
| 1,245 | 243 | 5.12 | |
| 1,752 | 350 | 5.01 | |
| 1,766 | 374 | 4.72 | |
| 2,332 | 513 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laguerta is 5 to 9, with 256 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 169 | 7.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 256 | 10.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 249 | 10.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 231 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 196 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 143 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 182 | 7.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 227 | 9.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 183 | 7.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 102 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.56% |
| Total | 2,332 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laguerta grew from 896 in 1990 to 5,461 in 2020, an increase of 4,565 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 19.61%, or an increase of 3,129 people, from the previous population of 2,332 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 896 | – | |
| 964 | 1.38% | |
| 1,245 | 5.64% | |
| 1,752 | 4.82% | |
| 1,766 | 0.29% | |
| 2,332 | 5.44% | |
| 5,461 | 19.61% |
Location
Laguerta is situated at approximately 14.1734, 121.0897, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 195.7 meters or 642.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laguerta 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.