La Medalla, Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Polangui |
| Postal code | 4506 |
| Population (2020) | 803 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.3483, 123.4703 (13° 21' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 151.8 meters (498.0 feet) |
La Medalla is a barangay in the municipality of Polangui, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 803. This represented 0.90% of the total population of Polangui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Medalla in the 2015 Census was 855 broken down into 182 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 644 | 113 | 5.70 | |
| 814 | 149 | 5.46 | |
| 725 | 126 | 5.75 | |
| 905 | 161 | 5.62 | |
| 841 | 175 | 4.81 | |
| 855 | 182 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Medalla is 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 9.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 15.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 14.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 9.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 6.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 3.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 3.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 2.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.29% |
| Total | 855 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Medalla grew from 644 in 1990 to 803 in 2020, an increase of 159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.31%, or a decrease of 52 people, from the previous population of 855 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 644 | – | |
| 814 | 4.49% | |
| 725 | -2.45% | |
| 905 | 3.11% | |
| 841 | -2.63% | |
| 855 | 0.31% | |
| 803 | -1.31% |
Location
La Medalla is situated at approximately 13.3483, 123.4703, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 151.8 meters or 498.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Medalla 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.