La Union, Municipality of Hagonoy, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Hagonoy |
| Postal code | 8006 |
| Population (2020) | 754 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.6873, 125.2458 (6° 41' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.5 meters (155.8 feet) |
La Union is a barangay in the municipality of Hagonoy, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 754. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Hagonoy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Union in the 2015 Census was 687 broken down into 174 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 534 | 115 | 4.64 | |
| 644 | 128 | 5.03 | |
| 656 | 140 | 4.69 | |
| 667 | 163 | 4.09 | |
| 605 | 156 | 3.88 | |
| 687 | 174 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Union is 5 to 9, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 10.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 8.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 9.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 7.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.73% |
| Total | 687 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Union grew from 534 in 1990 to 754 in 2020, an increase of 220 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 67 people, from the previous population of 687 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 534 | – | |
| 644 | 3.57% | |
| 656 | 0.40% | |
| 667 | 0.23% | |
| 605 | -3.49% | |
| 687 | 2.45% | |
| 754 | 1.98% |
Location
La Union is situated at approximately 6.6873, 125.2458, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.5 meters or 155.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Union 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.