Lalagsan, Municipality of La Castellana, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | La Castellana |
| Postal code | 6131 |
| Population (2020) | 2,879 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.2826, 123.0107 (10° 17' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.0 meters (164.0 feet) |
Lalagsan is a barangay in the municipality of La Castellana, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,879. This represented 3.62% of the total population of La Castellana.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lalagsan in the 2015 Census was 3,072 broken down into 733 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,731 | 488 | 5.60 | |
| 2,704 | 520 | 5.20 | |
| 2,777 | 592 | 4.69 | |
| 2,990 | 600 | 4.98 | |
| 2,737 | 579 | 4.73 | |
| 3,072 | 733 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lalagsan is 5 to 9, with 393 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 301 | 9.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 393 | 12.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 352 | 11.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 284 | 9.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 264 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 186 | 6.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 192 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 221 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 176 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 150 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 135 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 132 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.01% |
| Total | 3,072 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lalagsan grew from 2,731 in 1990 to 2,879 in 2020, an increase of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.36%, or a decrease of 193 people, from the previous population of 3,072 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,731 | – | |
| 2,704 | -0.19% | |
| 2,777 | 0.57% | |
| 2,990 | 1.02% | |
| 2,737 | -3.17% | |
| 3,072 | 2.22% | |
| 2,879 | -1.36% |
Location
Lalagsan is situated at approximately 10.2826, 123.0107, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.0 meters or 164.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lalagsan 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.