Lag‑Asan, City of Bago, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Bago |
| Postal code | 6101 |
| Population (2020) | 12,854 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.5233, 122.8395 (10° 31' North, 122° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Lag‑Asan is a barangay in the city of Bago, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,854. This represented 6.72% of the total population of Bago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lag-Asan in the 2015 Census was 11,650 broken down into 2,671 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,642 | 1,205 | 5.51 | |
| 6,758 | 1,253 | 5.39 | |
| 8,180 | 1,607 | 5.09 | |
| 10,567 | 2,157 | 4.90 | |
| 10,490 | 2,287 | 4.59 | |
| 11,650 | 2,671 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lag-Asan is 15 to 19, with 1,211 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 133 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 197 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 833 | 7.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,093 | 9.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,137 | 9.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,211 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,094 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 898 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 824 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 822 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 802 | 6.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 710 | 6.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 597 | 5.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 465 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 364 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 286 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 185 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 133 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 133 | 1.13% |
| Total | 11,784 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lag-Asan grew from 6,671 in 1990 to 12,854 in 2020, an increase of 6,183 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 1,070 people, from the previous population of 11,784 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,671 | – | |
| 6,789 | 0.33% | |
| 8,264 | 4.31% | |
| 10,730 | 3.67% | |
| 10,629 | -0.34% | |
| 11,784 | 1.98% | |
| 12,854 | 1.85% |
Location
Lag‑Asan is situated at approximately 10.5233, 122.8395, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lag‑Asan 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.