Lahug, City of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Cebu City |
| Postal code | 6000 |
| Population (2020) | 45,853 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.3243, 123.8983 (10° 19' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.8 meters (163.4 feet) |
Lahug, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in Cebu City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 45,853. This represented 4.76% of the total population of Cebu City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lahug in the 2015 Census was 38,414 broken down into 8,717 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,764 | 4,757 | 5.42 | |
| 28,378 | 5,986 | 4.74 | |
| 34,937 | 7,137 | 4.90 | |
| 36,654 | 8,127 | 4.51 | |
| 35,046 | 8,036 | 4.36 | |
| 38,414 | 8,717 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lahug is 20 to 24, with 4,349 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 248 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 908 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,362 | 8.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,912 | 10.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,506 | 9.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,586 | 9.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,349 | 11.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,878 | 10.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,119 | 8.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,498 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,987 | 5.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,812 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,591 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,377 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,095 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 663 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 410 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 283 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 248 | 0.64% |
| Total | 38,584 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lahug grew from 26,467 in 1990 to 45,853 in 2020, an increase of 19,386 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.70%, or an increase of 7,269 people, from the previous population of 38,584 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 26,467 | – | |
| 29,180 | 1.84% | |
| 35,275 | 4.15% | |
| 36,803 | 0.59% | |
| 35,157 | -1.65% | |
| 38,584 | 1.79% | |
| 45,853 | 3.70% |
Location
Lahug is situated at approximately 10.3243, 123.8983, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.8 meters or 163.4 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.