Langcangan Upper, 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) | 2,806 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4779, 123.7994 (8° 29' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.1 meters (52.8 feet) |
Langcangan Upper is a barangay in the city of Oroquieta, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,806. This represented 3.88% of the total population of Oroquieta.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Langcangan Upper in the 2015 Census was 2,590 broken down into 556 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,787 | 332 | 5.38 | |
| 2,196 | 414 | 5.30 | |
| 1,454 | 287 | 5.07 | |
| 2,344 | 480 | 4.88 | |
| 2,688 | 558 | 4.82 | |
| 2,590 | 556 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Langcangan Upper is 20 to 24, with 255 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 173 | 6.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 235 | 9.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 243 | 9.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 246 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 255 | 9.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 167 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 186 | 7.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 185 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 147 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 152 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 140 | 5.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 118 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 103 | 3.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 41 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 1.39% |
| Total | 2,590 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Langcangan Upper grew from 1,787 in 1990 to 2,806 in 2020, an increase of 1,019 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 216 people, from the previous population of 2,590 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,787 | – | |
| 2,196 | 3.94% | |
| 1,454 | -8.46% | |
| 2,344 | 6.81% | |
| 2,688 | 5.11% | |
| 2,590 | -0.70% | |
| 2,806 | 1.70% |
Location
Langcangan Upper is situated at approximately 8.4779, 123.7994, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.1 meters or 52.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Langcangan Upper 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.