Lapu‑lapu, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 6400 |
| Population (2020) | 365 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4991, 124.6407 (12° 30' North, 124° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Lapu‑lapu, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 365. This represented 0.37% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapu-lapu in the 2015 Census was 402 broken down into 80 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 689 | 117 | 5.89 | |
| 643 | 104 | 6.18 | |
| 495 | 90 | 5.50 | |
| 442 | 88 | 5.02 | |
| 406 | 86 | 4.72 | |
| 402 | 80 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapu-lapu is 25 to 29, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 6.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 7.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 8.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 11.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 11.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 3.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 8.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 2.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 4.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 4.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.24% |
| Total | 402 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapu-lapu fell from 689 in 1990 to 365 in 2020, a decrease of 324 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.01%, or a decrease of 37 people, from the previous population of 402 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 689 | – | |
| 643 | -1.29% | |
| 501 | -5.21% | |
| 442 | -1.71% | |
| 406 | -3.05% | |
| 402 | -0.19% | |
| 365 | -2.01% |
Location
Lapu‑lapu is situated at approximately 12.4991, 124.6407, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lapu‑lapu 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.