Lahing‑Lahing, Municipality of Omar, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Omar |
| Population (2020) | 2,998 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9837, 121.4091 (5° 59' North, 121° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 172.4 meters (565.6 feet) |
Lahing‑Lahing is a barangay in the municipality of Omar, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,998. This represented 10.68% of the total population of Omar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lahing-Lahing in the 2015 Census was 2,898 broken down into 512 households or an average of 5.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 663 | 141 | 4.70 | |
| 722 | 128 | 5.64 | |
| 1,006 | 256 | 3.93 | |
| 2,376 | 482 | 4.93 | |
| 2,115 | 395 | 5.35 | |
| 2,898 | 512 | 5.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lahing-Lahing is 1 to 4, with 441 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 441 | 15.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 417 | 14.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 386 | 13.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 216 | 7.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 214 | 7.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 186 | 6.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 188 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 187 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 205 | 7.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 3.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 3.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 2.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 1.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.38% |
| Total | 2,898 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lahing-Lahing grew from 663 in 1990 to 2,998 in 2020, an increase of 2,335 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.72%, or an increase of 100 people, from the previous population of 2,898 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 663 | – | |
| 722 | 1.61% | |
| 1,006 | 7.37% | |
| 2,376 | 12.58% | |
| 2,115 | -4.15% | |
| 2,898 | 6.18% | |
| 2,998 | 0.72% |
Location
Lahing‑Lahing is situated at approximately 5.9837, 121.4091, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 172.4 meters or 565.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lahing‑Lahing shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.