Lagting, Municipality of Siay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Siay |
| Postal code | 7006 |
| Population (2020) | 761 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6580, 122.8794 (7° 39' North, 122° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Lagting is a barangay in the municipality of Siay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 761. This represented 1.88% of the total population of Siay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lagting in the 2015 Census was 924 broken down into 217 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 48 | 5.25 | |
| 528 | 100 | 5.28 | |
| 631 | 180 | 3.51 | |
| 741 | 151 | 4.91 | |
| 755 | 175 | 4.31 | |
| 924 | 217 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lagting is 5 to 9, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 3.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 10.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 13.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 12.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 11.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 3.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 2.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.11% |
| Total | 924 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lagting grew from 252 in 1990 to 761 in 2020, an increase of 509 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.00%, or a decrease of 163 people, from the previous population of 924 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | – | |
| 528 | 14.86% | |
| 631 | 3.89% | |
| 741 | 2.24% | |
| 755 | 0.68% | |
| 924 | 3.92% | |
| 761 | -4.00% |
Location
Lagting is situated at approximately 7.6580, 122.8794, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lagting 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.