Laperian, Municipality of Tukuran, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Tukuran |
| Postal code | 7019 |
| Population (2020) | 1,888 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9795, 123.4354 (7° 59' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 229.4 meters (752.6 feet) |
Laperian is a barangay in the municipality of Tukuran, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,888. This represented 4.45% of the total population of Tukuran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laperian in the 2015 Census was 1,716 broken down into 362 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 942 | 183 | 5.15 | |
| 1,200 | 240 | 5.00 | |
| 1,287 | 279 | 4.61 | |
| 1,448 | 301 | 4.81 | |
| 1,501 | 326 | 4.60 | |
| 1,716 | 362 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laperian is 5 to 9, with 220 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 188 | 10.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 220 | 12.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 214 | 12.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 180 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 5.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 4.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 4.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 2.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,716 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Laperian grew from 942 in 1990 to 1,888 in 2020, an increase of 946 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.03%, or an increase of 172 people, from the previous population of 1,716 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 942 | – | |
| 1,200 | 4.64% | |
| 1,287 | 1.51% | |
| 1,448 | 1.64% | |
| 1,501 | 1.32% | |
| 1,716 | 2.58% | |
| 1,888 | 2.03% |
Location
Laperian is situated at approximately 7.9795, 123.4354, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 229.4 meters or 752.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laperian shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Upper Laperian, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sapa Anding, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Sambulawan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bag-ong Baroy, Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur
- Santo Rosario, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Picturan, Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur
- Balintawak, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Buenasuerte, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur
- Binayan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Dipaya, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bokong, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.