Lugus Proper, 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) | 730 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lugus |
| Coordinates | 5.6922, 120.8253 (5° 42' North, 120° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 111.7 meters (366.5 feet) |
Lugus Proper is a barangay in the municipality of Lugus, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 730. This represented 2.51% of the total population of Lugus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lugus Proper in the 2015 Census was 604 broken down into 121 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 875 | 140 | 6.25 | |
| 579 | 86 | 6.73 | |
| 597 | 75 | 7.96 | |
| 622 | 124 | 5.02 | |
| 592 | 119 | 4.97 | |
| 604 | 121 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lugus Proper is 1 to 4, with 122 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 20.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 13.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 5.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 3.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 8.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 7.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.17% |
| Total | 604 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lugus Proper fell from 875 in 1990 to 730 in 2020, a decrease of 145 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.07%, or an increase of 126 people, from the previous population of 604 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 875 | – | |
| 579 | -7.44% | |
| 597 | 0.66% | |
| 622 | 0.57% | |
| 592 | -1.78% | |
| 604 | 0.38% | |
| 730 | 4.07% |
Location
Lugus Proper is situated at approximately 5.6922, 120.8253, in the island of Lugus. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 111.7 meters or 366.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lugus Proper 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.