Lapatan, Municipality of Labason, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Labason |
| Postal code | 7117 |
| Population (2020) | 1,598 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0115, 122.5448 (8° 1' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 161.6 meters (530.2 feet) |
Lapatan is a barangay in the municipality of Labason, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,598. This represented 3.64% of the total population of Labason.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapatan in the 2015 Census was 1,358 broken down into 320 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 856 | 156 | 5.49 | |
| 1,120 | 217 | 5.16 | |
| 1,188 | 231 | 5.14 | |
| 1,196 | 247 | 4.84 | |
| 1,333 | 278 | 4.79 | |
| 1,358 | 320 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapatan is 5 to 9, with 184 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 151 | 11.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 184 | 13.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 8.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 4.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.74% |
| Total | 1,358 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapatan grew from 856 in 1990 to 1,598 in 2020, an increase of 742 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.48%, or an increase of 240 people, from the previous population of 1,358 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 856 | – | |
| 1,120 | 5.16% | |
| 1,188 | 1.27% | |
| 1,196 | 0.09% | |
| 1,333 | 4.03% | |
| 1,358 | 0.35% | |
| 1,598 | 3.48% |
Location
Lapatan is situated at approximately 8.0115, 122.5448, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 161.6 meters or 530.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lapatan 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.