Lacaon, Municipality of Jimalalud, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Jimalalud |
| Postal code | 6212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,147 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.0337, 123.1652 (10° 2' North, 123° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 286.9 meters (941.3 feet) |
Lacaon is a barangay in the municipality of Jimalalud, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,147. This represented 3.56% of the total population of Jimalalud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lacaon in the 2015 Census was 1,214 broken down into 318 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 975 | 199 | 4.90 | |
| 1,007 | 231 | 4.36 | |
| 1,034 | 222 | 4.66 | |
| 1,184 | 243 | 4.87 | |
| 1,281 | 276 | 4.64 | |
| 1,214 | 318 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lacaon is 5 to 9, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 11.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 9.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 8.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 10.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 7.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 5.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.07% |
| Total | 1,214 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lacaon grew from 975 in 1990 to 1,147 in 2020, an increase of 172 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.19%, or a decrease of 67 people, from the previous population of 1,214 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 975 | – | |
| 1,007 | 0.61% | |
| 1,034 | 0.57% | |
| 1,184 | 1.89% | |
| 1,281 | 2.91% | |
| 1,214 | -1.02% | |
| 1,147 | -1.19% |
Location
Lacaon is situated at approximately 10.0337, 123.1652, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 286.9 meters or 941.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lacaon 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.