Lajong, Municipality of Juban, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Juban |
| Postal code | 4703 |
| Population (2020) | 2,108 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8214, 123.9623 (12° 49' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.7 meters (127.0 feet) |
Lajong is a barangay in the municipality of Juban, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,108. This represented 5.97% of the total population of Juban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lajong in the 2015 Census was 1,837 broken down into 377 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,251 | 205 | 6.10 | |
| 1,457 | 247 | 5.90 | |
| 1,842 | 300 | 6.14 | |
| 1,846 | 323 | 5.72 | |
| 1,762 | 332 | 5.31 | |
| 1,837 | 377 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lajong is 5 to 9, with 239 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 3.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 12.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 239 | 13.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 229 | 12.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 192 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 152 | 8.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 6.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 5.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 1.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.93% |
| Total | 1,837 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lajong grew from 1,251 in 1990 to 2,108 in 2020, an increase of 857 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.94%, or an increase of 271 people, from the previous population of 1,837 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,251 | – | |
| 1,457 | 2.90% | |
| 1,842 | 5.16% | |
| 1,846 | 0.03% | |
| 1,762 | -1.68% | |
| 1,837 | 0.80% | |
| 2,108 | 2.94% |
Location
Lajong is situated at approximately 12.8214, 123.9623, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.7 meters or 127.0 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.