Lagasan Higad, Municipality of Parang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 7408 |
| Population (2020) | 1,618 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9046, 120.9614 (5° 54' North, 120° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Lagasan Higad is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,618. This represented 2.26% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lagasan Higad in the 2015 Census was 1,410 broken down into 222 households or an average of 6.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,099 | 162 | 6.78 | |
| 972 | 200 | 4.86 | |
| 932 | 214 | 4.36 | |
| 1,777 | 282 | 6.30 | |
| 1,340 | 210 | 6.38 | |
| 1,410 | 222 | 6.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lagasan Higad is 5 to 9, with 211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 211 | 14.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 13.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 11.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 7.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 7.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 6.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 2.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 0.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.07% |
| Total | 1,410 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lagasan Higad grew from 1,099 in 1990 to 1,618 in 2020, an increase of 519 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.94%, or an increase of 208 people, from the previous population of 1,410 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,099 | – | |
| 972 | -2.27% | |
| 932 | -0.90% | |
| 1,777 | 9.31% | |
| 1,340 | -9.76% | |
| 1,410 | 0.97% | |
| 1,618 | 2.94% |
Location
Lagasan Higad is situated at approximately 5.9046, 120.9614, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lagasan Higad 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.