Lower Lux, Municipality of Gutalac, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Gutalac |
| Postal code | 7118 |
| Population (2020) | 963 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0184, 122.4222 (8° 1' North, 122° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 141.6 meters (464.6 feet) |
Lower Lux is a barangay in the municipality of Gutalac, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 963. This represented 2.67% of the total population of Gutalac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Lux in the 2015 Census was 743 broken down into 174 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 623 | 113 | 5.51 | |
| 639 | 122 | 5.24 | |
| 683 | 140 | 4.88 | |
| 758 | 159 | 4.77 | |
| 743 | 174 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Lux is 5 to 9, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 9.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 13.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 9.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 7.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 8.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 7.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 3.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 5.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.67% |
| Total | 743 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Lux grew from 623 in 1995 to 963 in 2020, an increase of 340 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.61%, or an increase of 220 people, from the previous population of 743 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 623 | – | |
| 641 | 0.61% | |
| 683 | 0.88% | |
| 758 | 3.87% | |
| 743 | -0.38% | |
| 963 | 5.61% |
Location
Lower Lux is situated at approximately 8.0184, 122.4222, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 141.6 meters or 464.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Lux 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.