Layog, Municipality of Barcelona, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Barcelona |
| Postal code | 4712 |
| Population (2020) | 746 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8302, 124.1544 (12° 50' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.7 meters (5.6 feet) |
Layog is a barangay in the municipality of Barcelona, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 746. This represented 3.55% of the total population of Barcelona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Layog in the 2015 Census was 735 broken down into 186 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 644 | 125 | 5.15 | |
| 687 | 139 | 4.94 | |
| 724 | 160 | 4.53 | |
| 784 | 174 | 4.51 | |
| 771 | 190 | 4.06 | |
| 735 | 186 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Layog is 10 to 14, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 7.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 12.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 11.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 4.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 7.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 6.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 2.72% |
| Total | 735 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Layog grew from 644 in 1990 to 746 in 2020, an increase of 102 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 735 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 644 | – | |
| 687 | 1.22% | |
| 724 | 1.13% | |
| 784 | 1.10% | |
| 771 | -0.61% | |
| 735 | -0.91% | |
| 746 | 0.31% |
Location
Layog is situated at approximately 12.8302, 124.1544, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.7 meters or 5.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Layog 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.