Lala, City of Pagadian, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| City | Pagadian |
| Postal code | 7016 |
| Population (2020) | 1,886 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8375, 123.3440 (7° 50' North, 123° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 411.3 meters (1,349.4 feet) |
Lala is a barangay in the city of Pagadian, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,886. This represented 0.90% of the total population of Pagadian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lala in the 2015 Census was 2,011 broken down into 385 households or an average of 5.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | 248 | 5.06 | |
| 1,339 | 256 | 5.23 | |
| 1,449 | 294 | 4.93 | |
| 1,650 | 336 | 4.91 | |
| 2,033 | 371 | 5.48 | |
| 2,011 | 385 | 5.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lala is 10 to 14, with 234 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 2.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 226 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 234 | 11.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 205 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 191 | 9.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 160 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.94% |
| Total | 2,011 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lala grew from 1,255 in 1990 to 1,886 in 2020, an increase of 631 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.34%, or a decrease of 125 people, from the previous population of 2,011 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,255 | – | |
| 1,339 | 1.22% | |
| 1,449 | 1.71% | |
| 1,650 | 1.81% | |
| 2,033 | 7.89% | |
| 2,011 | -0.21% | |
| 1,886 | -1.34% |
Location
Lala is situated at approximately 7.8375, 123.3440, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 411.3 meters or 1,349.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lala shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Baloyboan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lumad, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Ditoray, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lapidian, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Sibatang, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Motosawa, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Piniglibano, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Camanga, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Locuban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.