Laum Maimbung, 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) | 9,784 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9404, 121.0194 (5° 56' North, 121° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.5 meters (70.5 feet) |
Laum Maimbung is a barangay in the municipality of Maimbung, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,784. This represented 16.42% of the total population of Maimbung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laum Maimbung in the 2015 Census was 2,337 broken down into 447 households or an average of 5.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 681 | 135 | 5.04 | |
| 741 | 136 | 5.45 | |
| 909 | 152 | 5.98 | |
| 2,243 | 429 | 5.23 | |
| 1,730 | 340 | 5.09 | |
| 2,337 | 447 | 5.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laum Maimbung is 1 to 4, with 370 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 78 | 3.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 370 | 15.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 337 | 14.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 11.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 183 | 7.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 5.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 5.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 168 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 156 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 176 | 7.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 158 | 6.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 102 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 1.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 0.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.13% |
| Total | 2,337 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laum Maimbung grew from 681 in 1990 to 9,784 in 2020, an increase of 9,103 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 35.17%, or an increase of 7,447 people, from the previous population of 2,337 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 681 | – | |
| 741 | 1.59% | |
| 909 | 4.48% | |
| 2,243 | 13.27% | |
| 1,730 | -9.02% | |
| 2,337 | 5.89% | |
| 9,784 | 35.17% |
Location
Laum Maimbung is situated at approximately 5.9404, 121.0194, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.5 meters or 70.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laum Maimbung 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.