Luan, Municipality of Dulag, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Dulag |
| Postal code | 6505 |
| Population (2020) | 737 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9765, 125.0378 (10° 59' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.9 feet) |
Luan is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 737. This represented 1.50% of the total population of Dulag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luan in the 2015 Census was 742 broken down into 185 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | 93 | 5.33 | |
| 557 | 112 | 4.97 | |
| 596 | 116 | 5.14 | |
| 665 | 142 | 4.68 | |
| 724 | 152 | 4.76 | |
| 742 | 185 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luan is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 7.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 12.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 9.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 12.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 4.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.94% |
| Total | 742 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Luan grew from 496 in 1990 to 737 in 2020, an increase of 241 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.14%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 742 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 496 | – | |
| 557 | 2.20% | |
| 596 | 1.46% | |
| 665 | 1.52% | |
| 724 | 3.14% | |
| 742 | 0.47% | |
| 737 | -0.14% |
Location
Luan is situated at approximately 10.9765, 125.0378, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luan 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.