Lajong, Municipality of Matnog, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Matnog |
| Postal code | 4708 |
| Population (2020) | 634 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6171, 124.0762 (12° 37' North, 124° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.4 meters (93.2 feet) |
Lajong is a barangay in the municipality of Matnog, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 634. This represented 1.51% of the total population of Matnog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lajong in the 2015 Census was 617 broken down into 143 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453 | 85 | 5.33 | |
| 496 | 108 | 4.59 | |
| 564 | 116 | 4.86 | |
| 619 | 138 | 4.49 | |
| 576 | 135 | 4.27 | |
| 617 | 143 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lajong is 5 to 9, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 10.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 9.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 6.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 4.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 3.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 7.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.27% |
| Total | 617 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lajong grew from 453 in 1990 to 634 in 2020, an increase of 181 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.57%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 617 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 453 | – | |
| 496 | 1.71% | |
| 564 | 2.79% | |
| 619 | 1.29% | |
| 576 | -2.59% | |
| 617 | 1.32% | |
| 634 | 0.57% |
Location
Lajong is situated at approximately 12.6171, 124.0762, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.4 meters or 93.2 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.