Lirongan, Municipality of Talakag, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Talakag |
| Postal code | 8708 |
| Population (2020) | 4,582 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0530, 124.8297 (8° 3' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,411.2 meters (4,629.9 feet) |
Lirongan is a barangay in the municipality of Talakag, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,582. This represented 5.95% of the total population of Talakag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lirongan in the 2015 Census was 3,676 broken down into 754 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,684 | 267 | 6.31 | |
| 1,713 | 297 | 5.77 | |
| 1,741 | 285 | 6.11 | |
| 2,182 | 456 | 4.79 | |
| 2,932 | 558 | 5.25 | |
| 3,676 | 754 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lirongan is 5 to 9, with 504 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 106 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 472 | 12.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 504 | 13.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 487 | 13.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 439 | 11.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 387 | 10.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 320 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 202 | 5.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 180 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 174 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 136 | 3.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 2.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 1.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 0.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 0.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 0.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.30% |
| Total | 3,676 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lirongan grew from 1,684 in 1990 to 4,582 in 2020, an increase of 2,898 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.75%, or an increase of 906 people, from the previous population of 3,676 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,684 | – | |
| 1,713 | 0.32% | |
| 1,741 | 0.35% | |
| 2,182 | 3.16% | |
| 2,932 | 11.35% | |
| 3,676 | 4.40% | |
| 4,582 | 4.75% |
Location
Lirongan is situated at approximately 8.0530, 124.8297, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,411.2 meters or 4,629.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lirongan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Imbayao, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
- Basak, Lantapan, Bukidnon
- Kibangay, Lantapan, Bukidnon
- Victory, Lantapan, Bukidnon
- Lilingayon, Valencia, Bukidnon
- Lupiagan, Sumilao, Bukidnon
- Baylanan, Talakag, Bukidnon
- Dagundalahon, Talakag, Bukidnon
- San Vicente, Baungon, Bukidnon
- Lapok, Talakag, Bukidnon
- Miarayon, Talakag, Bukidnon
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.