Lantong, Municipality of Maimbung, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Maimbung |
| Postal code | 7409 |
| Population (2020) | 1,350 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9468, 120.9871 (5° 57' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 129.4 meters (424.5 feet) |
Lantong is a barangay in the municipality of Maimbung, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,350. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Maimbung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lantong in the 2015 Census was 1,095 broken down into 208 households or an average of 5.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 869 | 150 | 5.79 | |
| 946 | 171 | 5.53 | |
| 957 | 150 | 6.38 | |
| 1,038 | 191 | 5.43 | |
| 1,093 | 208 | 5.25 | |
| 1,095 | 208 | 5.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lantong is 1 to 4, with 154 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 | 46 | 4.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 154 | 14.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 8.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 6.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 8.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 10.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 10.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 5.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 8.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 6.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 2.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.27% |
| Total | 1,095 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lantong grew from 869 in 1990 to 1,350 in 2020, an increase of 481 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.51%, or an increase of 255 people, from the previous population of 1,095 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 869 | – | |
| 946 | 1.60% | |
| 957 | 0.25% | |
| 1,038 | 1.13% | |
| 1,093 | 1.90% | |
| 1,095 | 0.03% | |
| 1,350 | 4.51% |
Location
Lantong is situated at approximately 5.9468, 120.9871, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 129.4 meters or 424.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lantong 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.