South Larap, Municipality of Sitangkai, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Sitangkai |
| Postal code | 7506 |
| Population (2020) | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 4.7548, 119.4057 (4° 45' North, 119° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.0 meters (36.1 feet) |
South Larap, formerly Larap, is a barangay in the municipality of Sitangkai, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,986. This represented 5.32% of the total population of Sitangkai.
Demographics
Households
The household population of South Larap in the 2015 Census was 1,766 broken down into 420 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,813 | 393 | 4.61 | |
| 922 | 174 | 5.30 | |
| 1,162 | 176 | 6.60 | |
| 2,390 | 535 | 4.47 | |
| 1,661 | 395 | 4.21 | |
| 1,766 | 420 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in South Larap is 1 to 4, with 309 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 309 | 17.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 213 | 12.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 8.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 126 | 7.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 195 | 11.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 155 | 8.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 141 | 7.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 3.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 2.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 2.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.06% |
| Total | 1,766 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of South Larap grew from 1,813 in 1990 to 1,986 in 2020, an increase of 173 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.50%, or an increase of 220 people, from the previous population of 1,766 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,813 | – | |
| 922 | -11.90% | |
| 1,162 | 5.09% | |
| 2,390 | 10.46% | |
| 1,661 | -12.41% | |
| 1,766 | 1.17% | |
| 1,986 | 2.50% |
Location
South Larap is situated at approximately 4.7548, 119.4057, in the island of Tumindao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.0 meters or 36.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
South Larap 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.