Lavigan, Municipality of Governor Generoso, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Governor Generoso |
| Postal code | 8210 |
| Population (2020) | 2,661 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3004, 126.1937 (6° 18' North, 126° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.1 feet) |
Lavigan is a barangay in the municipality of Governor Generoso, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,661. This represented 4.44% of the total population of Governor Generoso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lavigan in the 2015 Census was 2,664 broken down into 615 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,762 | 343 | 5.14 | |
| 2,147 | 398 | 5.39 | |
| 1,997 | 429 | 4.66 | |
| 2,413 | 519 | 4.65 | |
| 2,553 | 553 | 4.62 | |
| 2,664 | 615 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lavigan is 5 to 9, with 350 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 | 64 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 259 | 9.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 350 | 13.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 310 | 11.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 243 | 9.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 222 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 189 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 169 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 173 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 158 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 155 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 117 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.34% |
| Total | 2,668 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lavigan grew from 1,762 in 1990 to 2,661 in 2020, an increase of 899 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.06%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 2,668 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,762 | – | |
| 2,147 | 3.77% | |
| 1,997 | -1.54% | |
| 2,413 | 2.64% | |
| 2,553 | 2.07% | |
| 2,668 | 0.84% | |
| 2,661 | -0.06% |
Location
Lavigan is situated at approximately 6.3004, 126.1937, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lavigan 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.