Lorega, City of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Cebu City |
| Postal code | 6000 |
| Population (2020) | 12,273 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.3063, 123.9041 (10° 18' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Lorega, formerly Lorega San Miguel, is a barangay in Cebu City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,273. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Cebu City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lorega in the 2015 Census was 11,849 broken down into 2,239 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,907 | 1,833 | 5.40 | |
| 8,241 | 1,682 | 4.90 | |
| 10,515 | 2,204 | 4.77 | |
| 11,375 | 2,370 | 4.80 | |
| 11,175 | 2,607 | 4.29 | |
| 11,849 | 2,239 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lorega is 10 to 14, with 1,282 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 68 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 263 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,021 | 8.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,258 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,282 | 10.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,167 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,225 | 10.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,071 | 9.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 861 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 743 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 649 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 611 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 509 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 398 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 379 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 187 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 108 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 73 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 68 | 0.57% |
| Total | 11,873 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lorega grew from 9,916 in 1990 to 12,273 in 2020, an increase of 2,357 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 400 people, from the previous population of 11,873 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,916 | – | |
| 8,241 | -3.41% | |
| 10,616 | 5.58% | |
| 11,375 | 0.96% | |
| 11,178 | -0.63% | |
| 11,873 | 1.15% | |
| 12,273 | 0.70% |
Location
Lorega is situated at approximately 10.3063, 123.9041, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lorega 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.