Lapak, Municipality of Pandami, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Pandami |
| Population (2020) | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 5.5244, 120.7839 (5° 31' North, 120° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 59.1 meters (193.9 feet) |
Lapak is a barangay in the municipality of Pandami, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,308. This represented 6.96% of the total population of Pandami.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapak in the 2015 Census was 1,937 broken down into 330 households or an average of 5.87 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 664 | 94 | 7.06 | |
| 932 | 125 | 7.46 | |
| 1,055 | 213 | 4.95 | |
| 1,404 | 255 | 5.51 | |
| 1,397 | 240 | 5.82 | |
| 1,937 | 330 | 5.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapak is 5 to 9, with 334 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 0.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 258 | 13.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 334 | 17.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 281 | 14.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 205 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 164 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 131 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 148 | 7.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 6.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 3.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 2.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 1.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 0.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.05% |
| Total | 1,937 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapak grew from 664 in 1990 to 2,308 in 2020, an increase of 1,644 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.76%, or an increase of 371 people, from the previous population of 1,937 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 664 | – | |
| 932 | 6.56% | |
| 1,055 | 2.69% | |
| 1,404 | 4.02% | |
| 1,397 | -0.18% | |
| 1,937 | 6.42% | |
| 2,308 | 3.76% |
Location
Lapak is situated at approximately 5.5244, 120.7839, in the island of Lapak. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 59.1 meters or 193.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lapak shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.