Lingayon, Municipality of Alangalang, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Alangalang |
| Postal code | 6517 |
| Population (2020) | 1,729 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1916, 124.8936 (11° 11' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.1 meters (85.6 feet) |
Lingayon is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,729. This represented 3.02% of the total population of Alangalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lingayon in the 2015 Census was 1,794 broken down into 421 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,135 | 220 | 5.16 | |
| 1,324 | 248 | 5.34 | |
| 1,327 | 278 | 4.77 | |
| 1,285 | 257 | 5.00 | |
| 1,446 | 319 | 4.53 | |
| 1,794 | 421 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lingayon is 10 to 14, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 182 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 183 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 208 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 184 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 172 | 9.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 7.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 120 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,794 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lingayon grew from 1,135 in 1990 to 1,729 in 2020, an increase of 594 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.77%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 1,794 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,135 | – | |
| 1,324 | 2.93% | |
| 1,327 | 0.05% | |
| 1,285 | -0.44% | |
| 1,446 | 4.39% | |
| 1,794 | 4.19% | |
| 1,729 | -0.77% |
Location
Lingayon is situated at approximately 11.1916, 124.8936, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.1 meters or 85.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lingayon 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.