Laurel, Municipality of Tagkawayan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Tagkawayan |
| Postal code | 4321 |
| Population (2020) | 864 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9409, 122.5116 (13° 56' North, 122° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.6 meters (18.4 feet) |
Laurel is a barangay in the municipality of Tagkawayan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 864. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Tagkawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laurel in the 2015 Census was 857 broken down into 210 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 821 | 148 | 5.55 | |
| 678 | 140 | 4.84 | |
| 748 | 143 | 5.23 | |
| 908 | 187 | 4.86 | |
| 856 | 189 | 4.53 | |
| 857 | 210 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laurel is 5 to 9, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 11.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 8.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 8.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 6.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 4.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.70% |
| Total | 857 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laurel grew from 821 in 1990 to 864 in 2020, an increase of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 857 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 821 | – | |
| 678 | -3.52% | |
| 748 | 2.13% | |
| 908 | 2.71% | |
| 856 | -2.12% | |
| 857 | 0.02% | |
| 864 | 0.17% |
Location
Laurel is situated at approximately 13.9409, 122.5116, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.6 meters or 18.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laurel 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.