Laurel, Municipality of Tagana-an, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Tagana-An |
| Postal code | 8403 |
| Population (2020) | 891 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6842, 125.5635 (9° 41' North, 125° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 97.8 meters (320.9 feet) |
Laurel is a barangay in the municipality of Tagana-An, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 891. This represented 5.14% of the total population of Tagana-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laurel in the 2015 Census was 748 broken down into 179 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 | 73 | 5.37 | |
| 358 | 64 | 5.59 | |
| 480 | 88 | 5.45 | |
| 529 | 116 | 4.56 | |
| 573 | 137 | 4.18 | |
| 748 | 179 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laurel is 5 to 9, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 3.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 11.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 10.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.34% |
| Total | 748 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laurel grew from 392 in 1990 to 891 in 2020, an increase of 499 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.75%, or an increase of 143 people, from the previous population of 748 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | – | |
| 358 | -1.69% | |
| 480 | 6.49% | |
| 529 | 1.35% | |
| 573 | 2.95% | |
| 748 | 5.20% | |
| 891 | 3.75% |
Location
Laurel is situated at approximately 9.6842, 125.5635, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 97.8 meters or 320.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laurel shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Poblacion (San Pedro), Sison, Surigao del Norte
- Mabuhay, Sison, Surigao del Norte
- San Pablo, Sison, Surigao del Norte
- Lower Libas, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
- Banban, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
- Azucena (Poblacion), Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
- Himamaug, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
- Sampaguita (Poblacion), Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
- Suyoc, Placer, Surigao del Norte
- Union, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.