Lahug, Municipality of Tapaz, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Tapaz |
| Postal code | 5814 |
| Population (2020) | 362 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2432, 122.4618 (11° 15' North, 122° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 177.6 meters (582.7 feet) |
Lahug is a barangay in the municipality of Tapaz, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 362. This represented 0.67% of the total population of Tapaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lahug in the 2015 Census was 340 broken down into 76 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 52 | 4.88 | |
| 237 | 53 | 4.47 | |
| 274 | 54 | 5.07 | |
| 293 | 59 | 4.97 | |
| 326 | 64 | 5.09 | |
| 340 | 76 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lahug is 10 to 14, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 10.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 15.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 14.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 5.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 7.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 7.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 2.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.59% |
| Total | 340 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lahug grew from 254 in 1990 to 362 in 2020, an increase of 108 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.33%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 340 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | – | |
| 237 | -1.29% | |
| 274 | 3.16% | |
| 293 | 0.93% | |
| 326 | 3.96% | |
| 340 | 0.80% | |
| 362 | 1.33% |
Location
Lahug is situated at approximately 11.2432, 122.4618, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 177.6 meters or 582.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lahug 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.