Laguitas, City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| City | Malaybalay |
| Postal code | 8700 |
| Population (2020) | 3,899 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0878, 125.1304 (8° 5' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 537.8 meters (1,764.4 feet) |
Laguitas is a barangay in the city of Malaybalay, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,899. This represented 2.04% of the total population of Malaybalay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laguitas in the 2015 Census was 3,200 broken down into 727 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,626 | 284 | 5.73 | |
| 1,732 | 342 | 5.06 | |
| 2,003 | 404 | 4.96 | |
| 2,313 | 471 | 4.91 | |
| 2,658 | 553 | 4.81 | |
| 3,200 | 727 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laguitas is 5 to 9, with 383 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 325 | 10.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 383 | 11.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 366 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 331 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 274 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 238 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 239 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 211 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 202 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 154 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 116 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.74% |
| Total | 3,233 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laguitas grew from 1,626 in 1990 to 3,899 in 2020, an increase of 2,273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.02%, or an increase of 666 people, from the previous population of 3,233 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,626 | – | |
| 1,732 | 1.19% | |
| 2,003 | 3.17% | |
| 2,327 | 2.09% | |
| 2,658 | 4.96% | |
| 3,233 | 3.80% | |
| 3,899 | 4.02% |
Location
Laguitas is situated at approximately 8.0878, 125.1304, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 537.8 meters or 1,764.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laguitas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mauswagon, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
- Freedom, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
- Linabo, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- Aglayan, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- Magsaysay, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- San Jose, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- Violeta, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- Maligaya, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- Lambangan, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
- Capinonan, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.