Luy‑a, Municipality of Medellin, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Medellin |
| Postal code | 6012 |
| Population (2020) | 1,564 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 11.1128, 123.9644 (11° 7' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Luy‑a is a barangay in the municipality of Medellin, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,564. This represented 2.62% of the total population of Medellin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luy-a in the 2015 Census was 1,930 broken down into 415 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,215 | 229 | 5.31 | |
| 1,326 | 264 | 5.02 | |
| 1,670 | 336 | 4.97 | |
| 1,464 | 325 | 4.50 | |
| 1,700 | 367 | 4.63 | |
| 1,930 | 415 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luy-a is 5 to 9, with 233 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 173 | 8.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 233 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 210 | 10.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 8.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 156 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 125 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 5.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 71 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.83% |
| Total | 1,938 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luy-a grew from 1,215 in 1990 to 1,564 in 2020, an increase of 349 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.41%, or a decrease of 374 people, from the previous population of 1,938 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,215 | – | |
| 1,350 | 1.99% | |
| 1,670 | 4.67% | |
| 1,464 | -1.80% | |
| 1,700 | 5.59% | |
| 1,938 | 2.53% | |
| 1,564 | -4.41% |
Location
Luy‑a is situated at approximately 11.1128, 123.9644, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luy‑a 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.