Laperas, Municipality of Sulop, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Sulop |
| Postal code | 8009 |
| Population (2020) | 736 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.5449, 125.3162 (6° 33' North, 125° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 212.3 meters (696.5 feet) |
Laperas is a barangay in the municipality of Sulop, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 736. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Sulop.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laperas in the 2015 Census was 831 broken down into 233 households or an average of 3.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 88 | 4.81 | |
| 594 | 123 | 4.83 | |
| 555 | 126 | 4.40 | |
| 557 | 132 | 4.22 | |
| 665 | 174 | 3.82 | |
| 831 | 233 | 3.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laperas is 5 to 9, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 10.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 8.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 9.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 93 | 11.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 9.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 4.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.68% |
| Total | 831 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laperas grew from 423 in 1990 to 736 in 2020, an increase of 313 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.52%, or a decrease of 95 people, from the previous population of 831 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | – | |
| 594 | 6.57% | |
| 555 | -1.45% | |
| 557 | 0.05% | |
| 665 | 6.66% | |
| 831 | 4.33% | |
| 736 | -2.52% |
Location
Laperas is situated at approximately 6.5449, 125.3162, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 212.3 meters or 696.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laperas 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.