Laha, Municipality of Lugus, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Lugus |
| Postal code | 7411 |
| Population (2020) | 1,442 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lugus |
| Coordinates | 5.6734, 120.8159 (5° 40' North, 120° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.7 meters (146.7 feet) |
Laha is a barangay in the municipality of Lugus, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,442. This represented 4.97% of the total population of Lugus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laha in the 2015 Census was 1,144 broken down into 224 households or an average of 5.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 634 | 136 | 4.66 | |
| 582 | 97 | 6.00 | |
| 714 | 98 | 7.29 | |
| 1,050 | 207 | 5.07 | |
| 956 | 191 | 5.01 | |
| 1,144 | 224 | 5.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laha is 1 to 4, with 188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 3.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 188 | 16.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 11.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 139 | 12.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 125 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 1.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 1.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,144 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laha grew from 634 in 1990 to 1,442 in 2020, an increase of 808 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.99%, or an increase of 298 people, from the previous population of 1,144 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 634 | – | |
| 582 | -1.59% | |
| 714 | 4.48% | |
| 1,050 | 5.46% | |
| 956 | -3.36% | |
| 1,144 | 3.48% | |
| 1,442 | 4.99% |
Location
Laha is situated at approximately 5.6734, 120.8159, in the island of Lugus. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.7 meters or 146.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laha 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.