Silang, Municipality of Lopez, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Lopez |
| Postal code | 4316 |
| Population (2020) | 745 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8356, 122.2835 (13° 50' North, 122° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.4 meters (96.5 feet) |
Silang is a barangay in the municipality of Lopez, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 745. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Lopez.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Silang in the 2015 Census was 722 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 82 | 5.57 | |
| 523 | 102 | 5.13 | |
| 479 | 114 | 4.20 | |
| 689 | 148 | 4.66 | |
| 632 | 151 | 4.19 | |
| 722 | 162 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silang is 5 to 9, with 89 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 | 17 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 8.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 12.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 9.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 5.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 7.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.69% |
| Total | 722 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silang grew from 457 in 1990 to 745 in 2020, an increase of 288 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.66%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 722 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 457 | – | |
| 523 | 2.56% | |
| 526 | 0.12% | |
| 783 | 5.64% | |
| 632 | -7.50% | |
| 722 | 2.57% | |
| 745 | 0.66% |
Location
Silang is situated at approximately 13.8356, 122.2835, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.4 meters or 96.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Silang 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.