Lundag, Municipality of Merida, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Merida |
| Postal code | 6540 |
| Population (2020) | 791 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9249, 124.5086 (10° 55' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.6 meters (139.8 feet) |
Lundag is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 791. This represented 2.51% of the total population of Merida.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lundag in the 2015 Census was 675 broken down into 195 households or an average of 3.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 134 | 4.04 | |
| 587 | 145 | 4.05 | |
| 626 | 160 | 3.91 | |
| 643 | 168 | 3.83 | |
| 638 | 168 | 3.80 | |
| 675 | 195 | 3.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lundag is 10 to 14, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 8.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 8.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 9.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 6.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 3.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 2.22% |
| Total | 675 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lundag grew from 542 in 1990 to 791 in 2020, an increase of 249 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.39%, or an increase of 116 people, from the previous population of 675 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 542 | – | |
| 587 | 1.51% | |
| 626 | 1.39% | |
| 643 | 0.37% | |
| 638 | -0.28% | |
| 675 | 1.08% | |
| 791 | 3.39% |
Location
Lundag is situated at approximately 10.9249, 124.5086, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.6 meters or 139.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lundag 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.