Lakewood, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 7014 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 201.30 km2 (77.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,559 |
| Density (2020) | 107 / km2 (277 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 51' North, 123° 9' East (7.8528, 123.1510) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 390.2 meters (1,279.7 feet) |
Lakewood is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 201.30 square kilometers or 77.72 square miles which constitutes 4.49% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,559. This represented 2.05% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.56% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 107 inhabitants per square kilometer or 277 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lakewood has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Kahayag | 8.99% | 1,938 | 1,884 | 2.87% | 0.60% |
| Baking | 7.27% | 1,568 | 1,493 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Biswangan | 8.92% | 1,924 | 1,713 | 12.32% | 2.48% |
| Bululawan | 5.99% | 1,291 | 1,265 | 2.06% | 0.43% |
| Dagum | 2.46% | 530 | 419 | 26.49% | 5.07% |
| Gasa | 3.31% | 713 | 545 | 30.83% | 5.82% |
| Gatub | 5.75% | 1,240 | 1,204 | 2.99% | 0.62% |
| Lukuan | 2.34% | 504 | 453 | 11.26% | 2.27% |
| Matalang | 3.34% | 719 | 678 | 6.05% | 1.24% |
| Poblacion | 24.40% | 5,260 | 5,135 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Sapang Pinoles | 3.36% | 724 | 693 | 4.47% | 0.93% |
| Sebuguey | 3.44% | 741 | 689 | 7.55% | 1.54% |
| Tiwales | 2.84% | 612 | 584 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Tubod | 17.60% | 3,795 | 3,619 | 4.86% | 1.00% |
| Lakewood Total | 21,559 | 20,374 | 5.82% | 1.20% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lakewood for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱81,273,761.71.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,926,542.97 | – |
| 2010 | 47,447,260.62 | 5.61% |
| 2011 | 51,422,507.78 | 8.38% |
| 2012 | 49,904,484.61 | -2.95% |
| 2013 | 56,147,529.26 | 12.51% |
| 2014 | 64,711,256.12 | 15.25% |
| 2015 | 71,894,644.79 | 11.10% |
| 2016 | 81,273,761.71 | 13.05% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lakewood in the 2015 Census was 20,363 broken down into 4,099 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,299 | 2,506 | 5.31 | |
| 14,584 | 2,863 | 5.09 | |
| 16,309 | 3,122 | 5.22 | |
| 18,559 | 3,667 | 5.06 | |
| 19,634 | 3,993 | 4.92 | |
| 20,363 | 4,099 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lakewood is 5 to 9, with 2,686 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 129 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 457 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,065 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,686 | 13.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,518 | 12.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,212 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,872 | 9.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,423 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,153 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,095 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,090 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 940 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 826 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 624 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 511 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 346 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 242 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 185 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 129 | 0.63% |
| Total | 20,374 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lakewood grew from 12,896 in 1980 to 21,559 in 2020, an increase of 8,663 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 1,185 people, from the previous population of 20,374 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 12,896 | – | |
| 13,376 | 0.37% | |
| 14,601 | 1.66% | |
| 16,317 | 2.41% | |
| 18,562 | 1.79% | |
| 19,645 | 2.09% | |
| 20,374 | 0.70% | |
| 21,559 | 1.20% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lakewood for the year 2019 was 13,054, broken down into 6,733 males and 6,321 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lakewood is situated at approximately 7° 51' North, 123° 9' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 390.2 meters or 1,279.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Lakewood are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, and Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 782.26 kilometers (486.08 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, 8.88 kilometers (5.52 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, 11.57 kilometers (7.19 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.29 kilometers (7.63 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, 17.05 kilometers (10.59 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, 22.73 kilometers (14.13 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, 23.48 kilometers (14.59 miles) to the East (S81°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 31.32 kilometers (19.46 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 69.78 kilometers (43.36 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 82.92 kilometers (51.52 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 83.78 kilometers (52.06 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 93.69 kilometers (58.21 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 100.35 kilometers (62.35 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
Distance from Manila: 782.26 kilometers (486.08 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.