Luy‑a, 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) | 745 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8884, 123.5387 (7° 53' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.8 meters (48.6 feet) |
Luy‑a is a barangay in the municipality of Tukuran, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 745. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Tukuran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luy-a in the 2015 Census was 731 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | 116 | 4.66 | |
| 614 | 138 | 4.45 | |
| 546 | 123 | 4.44 | |
| 615 | 157 | 3.92 | |
| 701 | 182 | 3.85 | |
| 731 | 167 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luy-a is 5 to 9, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 8.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 8.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.55% |
| Total | 731 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luy-a grew from 540 in 1990 to 745 in 2020, an increase of 205 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.40%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 731 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 540 | – | |
| 614 | 2.44% | |
| 546 | -2.49% | |
| 615 | 1.65% | |
| 701 | 4.88% | |
| 731 | 0.80% | |
| 745 | 0.40% |
Location
Luy‑a is situated at approximately 7.8884, 123.5387, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.8 meters or 48.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luy‑a 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.