Lalawigan, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 4601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,666 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8864, 123.0598 (13° 53' North, 123° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 190.4 meters (624.7 feet) |
Lalawigan is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,666. This represented 3.01% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lalawigan in the 2015 Census was 1,645 broken down into 357 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,174 | 205 | 5.73 | |
| 1,126 | 216 | 5.21 | |
| 1,270 | 229 | 5.55 | |
| 1,362 | 275 | 4.95 | |
| 1,630 | 319 | 5.11 | |
| 1,645 | 357 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lalawigan is 10 to 14, with 242 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 3.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 183 | 11.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 234 | 14.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 242 | 14.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 153 | 9.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 6.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 5.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 5.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 104 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 2.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,645 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lalawigan grew from 1,174 in 1990 to 1,666 in 2020, an increase of 492 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 1,645 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,174 | – | |
| 1,126 | -0.78% | |
| 1,271 | 2.63% | |
| 1,362 | 0.96% | |
| 1,630 | 6.76% | |
| 1,645 | 0.17% | |
| 1,666 | 0.27% |
Location
Lalawigan is situated at approximately 13.8864, 123.0598, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 190.4 meters or 624.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lalawigan 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.