Larap, 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) | 608 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lugus |
| Coordinates | 5.6992, 120.8437 (5° 42' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 115.7 meters (379.6 feet) |
Larap is a barangay in the municipality of Lugus, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 608. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Lugus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Larap in the 2015 Census was 544 broken down into 108 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 558 | 81 | 6.89 | |
| 652 | 85 | 7.67 | |
| 665 | 89 | 7.47 | |
| 526 | 106 | 4.96 | |
| 498 | 102 | 4.88 | |
| 544 | 108 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Larap is 1 to 4, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 13.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 7.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 6.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 11.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 7.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 6.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 544 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Larap grew from 558 in 1990 to 608 in 2020, an increase of 50 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.37%, or an increase of 64 people, from the previous population of 544 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 558 | – | |
| 652 | 2.96% | |
| 665 | 0.42% | |
| 526 | -3.18% | |
| 498 | -1.97% | |
| 544 | 1.70% | |
| 608 | 2.37% |
Location
Larap is situated at approximately 5.6992, 120.8437, in the island of Lugus. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 115.7 meters or 379.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.