Lungan Gitong, 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) | 1,473 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9179, 120.8981 (5° 55' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.0 meters (36.1 feet) |
Lungan Gitong is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,473. This represented 2.06% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lungan Gitong in the 2015 Census was 1,321 broken down into 288 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,163 | 228 | 5.10 | |
| 1,150 | 203 | 5.67 | |
| 1,254 | 223 | 5.62 | |
| 1,424 | 292 | 4.88 | |
| 1,248 | 272 | 4.59 | |
| 1,321 | 288 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lungan Gitong is 1 to 4, with 256 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 256 | 19.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 173 | 13.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 7.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 5.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 8.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 113 | 8.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 6.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.15% |
| Total | 1,321 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lungan Gitong grew from 1,163 in 1990 to 1,473 in 2020, an increase of 310 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.32%, or an increase of 152 people, from the previous population of 1,321 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,163 | – | |
| 1,150 | -0.21% | |
| 1,254 | 1.87% | |
| 1,424 | 1.77% | |
| 1,248 | -4.69% | |
| 1,321 | 1.09% | |
| 1,473 | 2.32% |
Location
Lungan Gitong is situated at approximately 5.9179, 120.8981, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.0 meters or 36.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lungan Gitong 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.