South Musu Laud, Municipality of Siasi, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Siasi |
| Postal code | 7412 |
| Population (2020) | 738 |
| Coordinates | 5.4894, 120.8545 (5° 29' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.4 meters (14.4 feet) |
South Musu Laud is a barangay in the municipality of Siasi, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 738. This represented 0.90% of the total population of Siasi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of South Musu Laud in the 2015 Census was 597 broken down into 112 households or an average of 5.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | 54 | 6.43 | |
| 452 | 73 | 6.19 | |
| 469 | 73 | 6.42 | |
| 578 | 106 | 5.45 | |
| 586 | 110 | 5.33 | |
| 597 | 112 | 5.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in South Musu Laud is 5 to 9, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 13.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 15.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 10.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 11.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 10.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 5.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 8.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 7.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 2.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.17% |
| Total | 597 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of South Musu Laud grew from 347 in 1990 to 738 in 2020, an increase of 391 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.56%, or an increase of 141 people, from the previous population of 597 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 347 | – | |
| 452 | 5.08% | |
| 469 | 0.79% | |
| 578 | 2.92% | |
| 586 | 0.50% | |
| 597 | 0.35% | |
| 738 | 4.56% |
Location
South Musu Laud is situated at approximately 5.4894, 120.8545, in the island of Siasi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.4 meters or 14.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
South Musu Laud 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.