Langkas, Municipality of Dalaguete, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Dalaguete |
| Postal code | 6022 |
| Population (2020) | 1,480 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.7879, 123.4593 (9° 47' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 642.1 meters (2,106.6 feet) |
Langkas is a barangay in the municipality of Dalaguete, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,480. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Dalaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Langkas in the 2015 Census was 1,344 broken down into 280 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,035 | 200 | 5.18 | |
| 1,024 | 195 | 5.25 | |
| 1,226 | 228 | 5.38 | |
| 1,211 | 243 | 4.98 | |
| 1,191 | 222 | 5.36 | |
| 1,344 | 280 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Langkas is 10 to 14, with 175 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 128 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 12.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 175 | 13.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 6.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 4.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 82 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.74% |
| Total | 1,344 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Langkas grew from 1,035 in 1990 to 1,480 in 2020, an increase of 445 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 136 people, from the previous population of 1,344 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,035 | – | |
| 1,024 | -0.20% | |
| 1,226 | 3.94% | |
| 1,211 | -0.17% | |
| 1,191 | -0.60% | |
| 1,344 | 2.33% | |
| 1,480 | 2.05% |
Location
Langkas is situated at approximately 9.7879, 123.4593, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 642.1 meters or 2,106.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Langkas 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.