Liang, Municipality of Patikul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Patikul |
| Postal code | 7401 |
| Population (2020) | 3,100 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0681, 121.0342 (6° 4' North, 121° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 93.7 meters (307.4 feet) |
Liang is a barangay in the municipality of Patikul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,100. This represented 3.90% of the total population of Patikul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liang in the 2015 Census was 3,077 broken down into 527 households or an average of 5.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 462 | 95 | 4.86 | |
| 476 | 97 | 4.91 | |
| 401 | 82 | 4.89 | |
| 1,290 | 325 | 3.97 | |
| 837 | 139 | 6.02 | |
| 3,077 | 527 | 5.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liang is 10 to 14, with 516 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 | 25 | 0.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 228 | 7.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 435 | 14.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 516 | 16.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 348 | 11.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 202 | 6.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 204 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 265 | 8.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 230 | 7.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 182 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 197 | 6.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 127 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 2.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 0.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 0.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.03% |
| Total | 3,077 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liang grew from 462 in 1990 to 3,100 in 2020, an increase of 2,638 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.16%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 3,077 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 462 | – | |
| 476 | 0.56% | |
| 401 | -3.61% | |
| 1,290 | 17.49% | |
| 837 | -14.57% | |
| 3,077 | 28.13% | |
| 3,100 | 0.16% |
Location
Liang is situated at approximately 6.0681, 121.0342, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 93.7 meters or 307.4 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.