Laac, Municipality of Laak, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Laak |
| Postal code | 8810 |
| Population (2020) | 7,995 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8113, 125.7838 (7° 49' North, 125° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 153.0 meters (502.0 feet) |
Laac, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Laak, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,995. This represented 10.03% of the total population of Laak.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laac in the 2015 Census was 7,365 broken down into 1,708 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,011 | 720 | 5.57 | |
| 5,096 | 1,001 | 5.09 | |
| 5,592 | 1,120 | 4.99 | |
| 6,415 | 1,372 | 4.68 | |
| 7,150 | 1,583 | 4.52 | |
| 7,365 | 1,708 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laac is 5 to 9, with 913 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 66 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 137 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 692 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 913 | 12.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 879 | 11.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 706 | 9.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 588 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 564 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 473 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 450 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 452 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 408 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 318 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 278 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 189 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 107 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 87 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 68 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 66 | 0.89% |
| Total | 7,375 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laac grew from 4,012 in 1990 to 7,995 in 2020, an increase of 3,983 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 620 people, from the previous population of 7,375 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,012 | – | |
| 5,125 | 4.69% | |
| 5,592 | 1.89% | |
| 6,415 | 1.91% | |
| 7,150 | 4.03% | |
| 7,375 | 0.59% | |
| 7,995 | 1.71% |
Location
Laac is situated at approximately 7.8113, 125.7838, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 153.0 meters or 502.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laac 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.