Linabu, Municipality of Balingasag, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Balingasag |
| Postal code | 9005 |
| Population (2020) | 2,106 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.7044, 124.8364 (8° 42' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 457.2 meters (1,500.0 feet) |
Linabu is a barangay in the municipality of Balingasag, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,106. This represented 2.83% of the total population of Balingasag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Linabu in the 2015 Census was 2,761 broken down into 576 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,410 | 257 | 5.49 | |
| 1,745 | 295 | 5.92 | |
| 2,146 | 380 | 5.65 | |
| 2,676 | 493 | 5.43 | |
| 2,688 | 526 | 5.11 | |
| 2,761 | 576 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Linabu is 5 to 9, with 348 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 78 | 2.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 298 | 10.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 348 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 340 | 12.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 280 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 237 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 244 | 8.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 152 | 5.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 171 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 128 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 115 | 4.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 104 | 3.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 85 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.65% |
| Total | 2,761 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Linabu grew from 1,410 in 1990 to 2,106 in 2020, an increase of 696 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.54%, or a decrease of 655 people, from the previous population of 2,761 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,410 | – | |
| 1,745 | 4.07% | |
| 2,146 | 4.53% | |
| 2,676 | 3.09% | |
| 2,688 | 0.16% | |
| 2,761 | 0.51% | |
| 2,106 | -5.54% |
Location
Linabu is situated at approximately 8.7044, 124.8364, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 457.2 meters or 1,500.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Linabu shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Juan, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
- Plaridel, Claveria, Misamis Oriental
- Camuayan, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
- Dansuli, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
- Rosario, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
- Blanco, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
- Dumarait, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
- I. S. Cruz, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
- San Nicolas, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.