Pulo Laum, Municipality of Olutanga, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Olutanga |
| Postal code | 7041 |
| Population (2020) | 1,154 |
| Coordinates | 7.2791, 122.8463 (7° 17' North, 122° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) |
Pulo Laum is a barangay in the municipality of Olutanga, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,154. This represented 3.00% of the total population of Olutanga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pulo Laum in the 2015 Census was 1,218 broken down into 231 households or an average of 5.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 691 | 146 | 4.73 | |
| 604 | 141 | 4.28 | |
| 909 | 109 | 8.34 | |
| 1,159 | 165 | 7.02 | |
| 1,202 | 178 | 6.75 | |
| 1,218 | 231 | 5.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pulo Laum is 5 to 9, with 178 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 3.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 175 | 14.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 178 | 14.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 13.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 11.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 4.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 3.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 2.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.33% |
| Total | 1,218 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pulo Laum grew from 691 in 1990 to 1,154 in 2020, an increase of 463 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.13%, or a decrease of 64 people, from the previous population of 1,218 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 691 | – | |
| 604 | -2.49% | |
| 909 | 9.16% | |
| 1,159 | 3.41% | |
| 1,202 | 1.33% | |
| 1,218 | 0.25% | |
| 1,154 | -1.13% |
Location
Pulo Laum is situated at approximately 7.2791, 122.8463. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.6 meters or 15.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pulo Laum does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.