Luhib, Municipality of Lake Sebu, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Lake Sebu |
| Postal code | 9514 |
| Population (2020) | 2,033 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.2499, 124.6806 (6° 15' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 761.5 meters (2,498.3 feet) |
Luhib is a barangay in the municipality of Lake Sebu, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,033. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Lake Sebu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luhib in the 2015 Census was 2,339 broken down into 568 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,521 | 261 | 5.83 | |
| 1,708 | 330 | 5.18 | |
| 1,754 | 335 | 5.24 | |
| 2,132 | 472 | 4.52 | |
| 2,096 | 481 | 4.36 | |
| 2,339 | 568 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luhib is 5 to 9, with 316 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 2.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 202 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 316 | 13.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 11.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 236 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 257 | 10.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 200 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 144 | 6.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 148 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 3.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.72% |
| Total | 2,357 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luhib grew from 1,521 in 1990 to 2,033 in 2020, an increase of 512 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.06%, or a decrease of 324 people, from the previous population of 2,357 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,521 | – | |
| 1,708 | 2.20% | |
| 1,754 | 0.57% | |
| 2,132 | 2.73% | |
| 2,096 | -0.62% | |
| 2,357 | 2.26% | |
| 2,033 | -3.06% |
Location
Luhib is situated at approximately 6.2499, 124.6806, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 761.5 meters or 2,498.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luhib 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.