Langcangan Lower, City of Oroquieta, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Oroquieta |
| Postal code | 7207 |
| Population (2020) | 1,401 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4805, 123.8014 (8° 29' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Langcangan Lower is a barangay in the city of Oroquieta, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,401. This represented 1.94% of the total population of Oroquieta.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Langcangan Lower in the 2015 Census was 1,508 broken down into 351 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,872 | 374 | 5.01 | |
| 1,830 | 372 | 4.92 | |
| 1,793 | 384 | 4.67 | |
| 1,798 | 367 | 4.90 | |
| 1,829 | 400 | 4.57 | |
| 1,508 | 351 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Langcangan Lower is 10 to 14, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 4.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 8.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 9.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 7.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 7.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 4.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 3.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 2.30% |
| Total | 1,519 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Langcangan Lower fell from 1,888 in 1990 to 1,401 in 2020, a decrease of 487 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.69%, or a decrease of 118 people, from the previous population of 1,519 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,888 | – | |
| 1,845 | -0.43% | |
| 1,835 | -0.12% | |
| 1,798 | -0.28% | |
| 1,829 | 0.62% | |
| 1,519 | -3.47% | |
| 1,401 | -1.69% |
Location
Langcangan Lower is situated at approximately 8.4805, 123.8014, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Langcangan Lower shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Layawan, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
- Poblacion I, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
- Poblacion II, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
- Taboc Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
- Talic, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
- Langcangan Proper, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
- Langcangan Upper, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
- Lamac Upper, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
- Lamac Lower, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.