Laih, 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) | 1,027 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7349, 122.8298 (7° 44' North, 122° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.5 meters (18.0 feet) |
Laih is a barangay in the municipality of Siay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,027. This represented 2.53% of the total population of Siay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laih in the 2015 Census was 993 broken down into 225 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 829 | 142 | 5.84 | |
| 923 | 191 | 4.83 | |
| 1,099 | 199 | 5.52 | |
| 1,062 | 183 | 5.80 | |
| 1,091 | 215 | 5.07 | |
| 993 | 225 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laih is 5 to 9, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 10.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 12.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 6.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.50% |
| Total | 993 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laih grew from 829 in 1990 to 1,027 in 2020, an increase of 198 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 993 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 829 | – | |
| 923 | 2.03% | |
| 1,099 | 3.81% | |
| 1,062 | -0.47% | |
| 1,091 | 0.99% | |
| 993 | -1.78% | |
| 1,027 | 0.71% |
Location
Laih is situated at approximately 7.7349, 122.8298, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.5 meters or 18.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laih 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.