Lanang, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 1,009 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4316, 123.3769 (12° 26' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.7 feet) |
Lanang is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,009. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lanang in the 2015 Census was 933 broken down into 207 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | 95 | 5.36 | |
| 527 | 103 | 5.12 | |
| 552 | 111 | 4.97 | |
| 536 | 116 | 4.62 | |
| 732 | 154 | 4.75 | |
| 933 | 207 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lanang is 5 to 9, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 10.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 13.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 12.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 4.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 6.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.96% |
| Total | 933 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lanang grew from 509 in 1990 to 1,009 in 2020, an increase of 500 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.66%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 933 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 509 | – | |
| 527 | 0.65% | |
| 552 | 1.00% | |
| 536 | -0.40% | |
| 732 | 12.01% | |
| 933 | 4.73% | |
| 1,009 | 1.66% |
Location
Lanang is situated at approximately 12.4316, 123.3769, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lanang 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.