Lapu, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Polomolok |
| Postal code | 9504 |
| Population (2020) | 2,083 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.2220, 125.0150 (6° 13' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 296.9 meters (974.1 feet) |
Lapu is a barangay in the municipality of Polomolok, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,083. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Polomolok.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapu in the 2015 Census was 2,242 broken down into 430 households or an average of 5.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,097 | 195 | 5.63 | |
| 1,720 | 335 | 5.13 | |
| 1,846 | 339 | 5.45 | |
| 1,859 | 332 | 5.60 | |
| 1,831 | 366 | 5.00 | |
| 2,242 | 430 | 5.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapu is 15 to 19, with 274 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 2.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 246 | 10.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 246 | 10.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 271 | 12.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 274 | 12.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 245 | 10.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 185 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 153 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 4.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 123 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 3.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 3.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.67% |
| Total | 2,242 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapu grew from 1,097 in 1990 to 2,083 in 2020, an increase of 986 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.54%, or a decrease of 159 people, from the previous population of 2,242 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,097 | – | |
| 1,720 | 8.79% | |
| 1,846 | 1.53% | |
| 1,859 | 0.10% | |
| 1,831 | -0.55% | |
| 2,242 | 3.93% | |
| 2,083 | -1.54% |
Location
Lapu is situated at approximately 6.2220, 125.0150, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 296.9 meters or 974.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lapu 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.