Lower Talacogon, Municipality of Lugait, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Lugait |
| Postal code | 9025 |
| Population (2020) | 1,094 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3382, 124.2725 (8° 20' North, 124° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.0 meters (72.2 feet) |
Lower Talacogon is a barangay in the municipality of Lugait, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,094. This represented 5.32% of the total population of Lugait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Talacogon in the 2015 Census was 916 broken down into 229 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | 118 | 4.76 | |
| 636 | 132 | 4.82 | |
| 705 | 152 | 4.64 | |
| 538 | 132 | 4.08 | |
| 792 | 190 | 4.17 | |
| 916 | 229 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Talacogon is 10 to 14, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 9.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 8.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 9.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.98% |
| Total | 916 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Talacogon grew from 562 in 1990 to 1,094 in 2020, an increase of 532 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.81%, or an increase of 178 people, from the previous population of 916 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 562 | – | |
| 636 | 2.34% | |
| 705 | 2.23% | |
| 538 | -3.66% | |
| 792 | 15.11% | |
| 916 | 2.81% | |
| 1,094 | 3.81% |
Location
Lower Talacogon is situated at approximately 8.3382, 124.2725, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.0 meters or 72.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Talacogon 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.