Langka, Municipality of Lupon, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Lupon |
| Postal code | 8207 |
| Population (2020) | 1,960 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9314, 126.0300 (6° 56' North, 126° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.8 meters (104.3 feet) |
Langka is a barangay in the municipality of Lupon, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,960. This represented 2.93% of the total population of Lupon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Langka in the 2015 Census was 1,781 broken down into 428 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,223 | 229 | 5.34 | |
| 1,353 | 274 | 4.94 | |
| 1,481 | 281 | 5.27 | |
| 1,549 | 341 | 4.54 | |
| 1,662 | 365 | 4.55 | |
| 1,781 | 428 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Langka is 5 to 9, with 213 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 162 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 213 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 191 | 10.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 153 | 8.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 104 | 5.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 96 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 6.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 6.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,781 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Langka grew from 1,223 in 1990 to 1,960 in 2020, an increase of 737 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.04%, or an increase of 179 people, from the previous population of 1,781 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,223 | – | |
| 1,353 | 1.91% | |
| 1,481 | 1.96% | |
| 1,549 | 0.62% | |
| 1,662 | 2.60% | |
| 1,781 | 1.33% | |
| 1,960 | 2.04% |
Location
Langka is situated at approximately 6.9314, 126.0300, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.8 meters or 104.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Langka 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.