Liang, 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) | 1,524 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9491, 120.9022 (5° 57' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.4 meters (214.6 feet) |
Liang is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,524. This represented 2.13% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liang in the 2015 Census was 1,396 broken down into 195 households or an average of 7.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 950 | 140 | 6.79 | |
| 1,258 | 172 | 7.31 | |
| 1,265 | 164 | 7.71 | |
| 1,435 | 199 | 7.21 | |
| 1,310 | 184 | 7.12 | |
| 1,396 | 195 | 7.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liang is 10 to 14, with 266 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 | 50 | 3.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 10.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 252 | 18.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 266 | 19.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 124 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 5.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 122 | 8.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 3.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 1.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.07% |
| Total | 1,396 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liang grew from 950 in 1990 to 1,524 in 2020, an increase of 574 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.86%, or an increase of 128 people, from the previous population of 1,396 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 950 | – | |
| 1,258 | 5.40% | |
| 1,265 | 0.12% | |
| 1,435 | 1.75% | |
| 1,310 | -3.26% | |
| 1,396 | 1.22% | |
| 1,524 | 1.86% |
Location
Liang is situated at approximately 5.9491, 120.9022, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.4 meters or 214.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liang 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.