Lajong, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 3,639 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6798, 123.9002 (12° 41' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) |
Lajong is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,639. This represented 3.46% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lajong in the 2015 Census was 3,166 broken down into 701 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,222 | 225 | 5.43 | |
| 1,433 | 273 | 5.25 | |
| 2,111 | 419 | 5.04 | |
| 2,447 | 489 | 5.00 | |
| 2,821 | 605 | 4.66 | |
| 3,166 | 701 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lajong is 10 to 14, with 416 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 269 | 8.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 370 | 11.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 416 | 13.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 368 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 257 | 8.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 210 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 192 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 201 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 180 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 144 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 148 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 122 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 92 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.79% |
| Total | 3,166 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lajong grew from 1,222 in 1990 to 3,639 in 2020, an increase of 2,417 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.97%, or an increase of 473 people, from the previous population of 3,166 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,222 | – | |
| 1,433 | 3.03% | |
| 2,111 | 8.66% | |
| 2,447 | 2.06% | |
| 2,821 | 5.31% | |
| 3,166 | 2.22% | |
| 3,639 | 2.97% |
Location
Lajong is situated at approximately 12.6798, 123.9002, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lajong 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.