Nagsulang, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Lemery |
| Postal code | 5043 |
| Population (2020) | 1,142 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2426, 122.9486 (11° 15' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 93.6 meters (307.1 feet) |
Nagsulang is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,142. This represented 3.64% of the total population of Lemery.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nagsulang in the 2015 Census was 1,161 broken down into 288 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 676 | 126 | 5.37 | |
| 707 | 149 | 4.74 | |
| 754 | 156 | 4.83 | |
| 902 | 196 | 4.60 | |
| 975 | 206 | 4.73 | |
| 1,161 | 288 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nagsulang is 20 to 24, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 9.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 9.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 11.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 9.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 11.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 8.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 5.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,163 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nagsulang grew from 676 in 1990 to 1,142 in 2020, an increase of 466 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.38%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 1,163 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 676 | – | |
| 707 | 0.84% | |
| 754 | 1.39% | |
| 902 | 2.50% | |
| 975 | 2.87% | |
| 1,163 | 3.41% | |
| 1,142 | -0.38% |
Location
Nagsulang is situated at approximately 11.2426, 122.9486, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 93.6 meters or 307.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nagsulang 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.