Laker, Municipality of Sarangani, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Sarangani |
| Postal code | 8015 |
| Population (2020) | 1,524 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sarangani |
| Coordinates | 5.4325, 125.4707 (5° 26' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 114.9 meters (377.0 feet) |
Laker, formerly Sarangani Sur, is a barangay in the municipality of Sarangani, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,524. This represented 6.77% of the total population of Sarangani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laker in the 2015 Census was 1,797 broken down into 479 households or an average of 3.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,606 | 291 | 5.52 | |
| 1,362 | 264 | 5.16 | |
| 1,372 | 297 | 4.62 | |
| 1,577 | 323 | 4.88 | |
| 1,785 | 414 | 4.31 | |
| 1,797 | 479 | 3.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laker is 5 to 9, with 220 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 163 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 220 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 215 | 11.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 7.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 8.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 141 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 7.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 6.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 6.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 3.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.67% |
| Total | 1,797 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laker fell from 1,606 in 1990 to 1,524 in 2020, a decrease of 82 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.41%, or a decrease of 273 people, from the previous population of 1,797 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,606 | – | |
| 1,362 | -3.04% | |
| 1,372 | 0.16% | |
| 1,577 | 1.94% | |
| 1,785 | 4.61% | |
| 1,797 | 0.13% | |
| 1,524 | -3.41% |
Location
Laker is situated at approximately 5.4325, 125.4707, in the island of Sarangani. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 114.9 meters or 377.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laker 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.