Upper Laperian, Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Ramon Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 7024 |
| Population (2020) | 656 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9911, 123.4431 (7° 59' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 276.9 meters (908.5 feet) |
Upper Laperian is a barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 656. This represented 2.40% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Laperian in the 2015 Census was 682 broken down into 139 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 607 | 119 | 5.10 | |
| 731 | 149 | 4.91 | |
| 579 | 132 | 4.39 | |
| 651 | 149 | 4.37 | |
| 668 | 164 | 4.07 | |
| 682 | 139 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Laperian is 5 to 9, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 11.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.73% |
| Total | 682 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Laperian grew from 607 in 1990 to 656 in 2020, an increase of 49 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.81%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 682 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 607 | – | |
| 731 | 3.54% | |
| 579 | -4.88% | |
| 651 | 1.63% | |
| 668 | 0.94% | |
| 682 | 0.40% | |
| 656 | -0.81% |
Location
Upper Laperian is situated at approximately 7.9911, 123.4431, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 276.9 meters or 908.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Laperian 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.