Liang, Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Irosin |
| Postal code | 4707 |
| Population (2020) | 924 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6593, 124.0352 (12° 40' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 157.3 meters (516.1 feet) |
Liang is a barangay in the municipality of Irosin, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 924. This represented 1.56% of the total population of Irosin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liang in the 2015 Census was 943 broken down into 197 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | 98 | 5.72 | |
| 535 | 92 | 5.82 | |
| 629 | 121 | 5.20 | |
| 789 | 147 | 5.37 | |
| 817 | 163 | 5.01 | |
| 943 | 197 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liang is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 3.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 13.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 14.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 12.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 11.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 3.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 2.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.42% |
| Total | 943 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liang grew from 561 in 1990 to 924 in 2020, an increase of 363 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.43%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 943 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 561 | – | |
| 535 | -0.89% | |
| 629 | 3.53% | |
| 789 | 3.17% | |
| 817 | 1.28% | |
| 943 | 2.77% | |
| 924 | -0.43% |
Location
Liang is situated at approximately 12.6593, 124.0352, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 157.3 meters or 516.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liang 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.