Lam‑Apos, Municipality of Banga, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Banga |
| Postal code | 9511 |
| Population (2020) | 1,024 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3247, 124.8753 (6° 19' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 282.5 meters (926.8 feet) |
Lam‑Apos is a barangay in the municipality of Banga, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,024. This represented 1.15% of the total population of Banga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lam-Apos in the 2015 Census was 1,180 broken down into 272 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 639 | 139 | 4.60 | |
| 879 | 193 | 4.55 | |
| 917 | 171 | 5.36 | |
| 991 | 192 | 5.16 | |
| 1,115 | 222 | 5.02 | |
| 1,180 | 272 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lam-Apos is 10 to 14, with 170 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 10.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 154 | 13.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 14.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 12.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 135 | 11.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 1.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.42% |
| Total | 1,180 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lam-Apos grew from 639 in 1990 to 1,024 in 2020, an increase of 385 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.94%, or a decrease of 156 people, from the previous population of 1,180 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 639 | – | |
| 879 | 6.16% | |
| 917 | 0.91% | |
| 991 | 1.08% | |
| 1,115 | 4.38% | |
| 1,180 | 1.08% | |
| 1,024 | -2.94% |
Location
Lam‑Apos is situated at approximately 6.3247, 124.8753, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 282.5 meters or 926.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lam‑Apos 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.