Lahong, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 5416 |
| Population (2020) | 391 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.5005, 123.6709 (12° 30' North, 123° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 159.6 meters (523.6 feet) |
Lahong is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 391. This represented 1.81% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lahong in the 2015 Census was 413 broken down into 96 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | 85 | 5.16 | |
| 412 | 86 | 4.79 | |
| 364 | 76 | 4.79 | |
| 346 | 79 | 4.38 | |
| 350 | 86 | 4.07 | |
| 413 | 96 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lahong is 5 to 9, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 12.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 11.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 9.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 7.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 4.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 4.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 3.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.18% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.69% |
| Total | 413 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lahong fell from 439 in 1990 to 391 in 2020, a decrease of 48 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.15%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 413 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 439 | – | |
| 412 | -1.18% | |
| 364 | -2.62% | |
| 346 | -0.70% | |
| 350 | 0.42% | |
| 413 | 3.20% | |
| 391 | -1.15% |
Location
Lahong is situated at approximately 12.5005, 123.6709, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 159.6 meters or 523.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lahong 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.