Lam‑an, City of Ozamiz, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Ozamiz |
| Postal code | 7200 |
| Population (2020) | 2,746 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1479, 123.8383 (8° 9' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Lam‑an is a barangay in the city of Ozamiz, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,746. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Ozamiz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lam-an in the 2015 Census was 2,953 broken down into 651 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,221 | 613 | 5.25 | |
| 3,182 | 602 | 5.29 | |
| 3,606 | 712 | 5.06 | |
| 3,741 | 700 | 5.34 | |
| 3,358 | 718 | 4.68 | |
| 2,953 | 651 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lam-an is 5 to 9, with 302 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 212 | 7.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 302 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 280 | 9.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 289 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 274 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 238 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 212 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 215 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 189 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 160 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 122 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 111 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 107 | 3.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 64 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.32% |
| Total | 2,961 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lam-an fell from 3,221 in 1990 to 2,746 in 2020, a decrease of 475 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.57%, or a decrease of 215 people, from the previous population of 2,961 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,221 | – | |
| 3,204 | -0.10% | |
| 3,643 | 2.79% | |
| 3,741 | 0.37% | |
| 3,376 | -3.67% | |
| 2,961 | -2.47% | |
| 2,746 | -1.57% |
Location
Lam‑an is situated at approximately 8.1479, 123.8383, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lam‑an 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.