Lerma, City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| City | Naga |
| Postal code | 4400 |
| Population (2020) | 1,640 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6222, 123.1876 (13° 37' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Lerma is a barangay in the city of Naga, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,640. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Naga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lerma in the 2015 Census was 2,337 broken down into 603 households or an average of 3.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,235 | 396 | 5.64 | |
| 2,363 | 411 | 5.75 | |
| 2,329 | 463 | 5.03 | |
| 2,150 | 421 | 5.11 | |
| 2,056 | 444 | 4.63 | |
| 2,337 | 603 | 3.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lerma is 20 to 24, with 264 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 187 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 233 | 9.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 204 | 8.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 259 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 264 | 11.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 223 | 9.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 175 | 7.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 142 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.77% |
| Total | 2,337 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lerma fell from 2,235 in 1990 to 1,640 in 2020, a decrease of 595 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.18%, or a decrease of 697 people, from the previous population of 2,337 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,235 | – | |
| 2,363 | 1.05% | |
| 2,329 | -0.31% | |
| 2,150 | -1.10% | |
| 2,056 | -1.61% | |
| 2,337 | 2.47% | |
| 1,640 | -7.18% |
Location
Lerma is situated at approximately 13.6222, 123.1876, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lerma 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.