Upper Laus, Municipality of Talipao, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Talipao |
| Postal code | 7403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,023 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0066, 121.0291 (6° 0' North, 121° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 157.2 meters (515.7 feet) |
Upper Laus is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,023. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Laus in the 2015 Census was 847 broken down into 147 households or an average of 5.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 896 | 177 | 5.06 | |
| 931 | 200 | 4.66 | |
| 967 | 183 | 5.28 | |
| 1,107 | 197 | 5.62 | |
| 804 | 139 | 5.78 | |
| 847 | 147 | 5.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Laus is 10 to 14, with 169 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 6.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 141 | 16.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 169 | 19.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 15.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 4.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 1.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 3.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 8.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 12.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 1.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 847 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Laus grew from 896 in 1990 to 1,023 in 2020, an increase of 127 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.05%, or an increase of 176 people, from the previous population of 847 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 896 | – | |
| 931 | 0.72% | |
| 967 | 0.82% | |
| 1,107 | 1.88% | |
| 804 | -10.99% | |
| 847 | 1.00% | |
| 1,023 | 4.05% |
Location
Upper Laus is situated at approximately 6.0066, 121.0291, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 157.2 meters or 515.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Laus 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.