Laya, Municipality of Baclayon, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Baclayon |
| Postal code | 6301 |
| Population (2020) | 1,099 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6174, 123.9318 (9° 37' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.6 meters (31.5 feet) |
Laya is a barangay in the municipality of Baclayon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,099. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Baclayon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laya in the 2015 Census was 1,068 broken down into 241 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 107 | 5.07 | |
| 638 | 132 | 4.83 | |
| 757 | 157 | 4.82 | |
| 880 | 182 | 4.84 | |
| 965 | 201 | 4.80 | |
| 1,068 | 241 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laya is 20 to 24, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 6.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 8.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 8.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 7.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 6.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 6.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 5.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 3.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 3.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 2.62% |
| Total | 1,068 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laya grew from 542 in 1990 to 1,099 in 2020, an increase of 557 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 1,068 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 542 | – | |
| 638 | 3.10% | |
| 757 | 3.74% | |
| 880 | 2.10% | |
| 1,001 | 4.80% | |
| 1,068 | 1.24% | |
| 1,099 | 0.60% |
Location
Laya is situated at approximately 9.6174, 123.9318, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.6 meters or 31.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laya 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.