Lunang, Municipality of Hilongos, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Hilongos |
| Postal code | 6524 |
| Population (2020) | 1,647 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3451, 124.7843 (10° 21' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Lunang is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,647. This represented 2.55% of the total population of Hilongos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lunang in the 2015 Census was 1,683 broken down into 340 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 | 234 | 5.13 | |
| 1,479 | 270 | 5.48 | |
| 1,393 | 312 | 4.46 | |
| 1,396 | 329 | 4.24 | |
| 1,674 | 385 | 4.35 | |
| 1,683 | 340 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lunang is 15 to 19, with 188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 9.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 184 | 10.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 9.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 188 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 10.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 98 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1,683 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lunang grew from 1,200 in 1990 to 1,647 in 2020, an increase of 447 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.45%, or a decrease of 36 people, from the previous population of 1,683 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200 | – | |
| 1,479 | 3.99% | |
| 1,393 | -1.28% | |
| 1,396 | 0.03% | |
| 1,674 | 6.83% | |
| 1,683 | 0.10% | |
| 1,647 | -0.45% |
Location
Lunang is situated at approximately 10.3451, 124.7843, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lunang 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.