Lapu‑lapu, Municipality of Piñan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Piñan |
| Postal code | 7105 |
| Population (2020) | 982 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4608, 123.4613 (8° 28' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.3 meters (279.9 feet) |
Lapu‑lapu is a barangay in the municipality of Piñan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 982. This represented 4.86% of the total population of Piñan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapu-lapu in the 2015 Census was 1,074 broken down into 224 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 867 | 151 | 5.74 | |
| 763 | 148 | 5.16 | |
| 936 | 185 | 5.06 | |
| 962 | 153 | 6.29 | |
| 1,045 | 228 | 4.58 | |
| 1,074 | 224 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapu-lapu is 5 to 9, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 7.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 9.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 8.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 4.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.02% |
| Total | 1,074 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapu-lapu grew from 867 in 1990 to 982 in 2020, an increase of 115 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.87%, or a decrease of 92 people, from the previous population of 1,074 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 867 | – | |
| 763 | -2.37% | |
| 936 | 4.48% | |
| 962 | 0.38% | |
| 1,045 | 3.06% | |
| 1,074 | 0.52% | |
| 982 | -1.87% |
Location
Lapu‑lapu is situated at approximately 8.4608, 123.4613, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.3 meters or 279.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lapu‑lapu 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.