Lakandula, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 313 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2737, 124.9350 (12° 16' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.4 meters (135.8 feet) |
Lakandula is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 313. This represented 0.85% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lakandula in the 2015 Census was 328 broken down into 64 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 45 | 4.62 | |
| 196 | 41 | 4.78 | |
| 224 | 46 | 4.87 | |
| 280 | 50 | 5.60 | |
| 278 | 50 | 5.56 | |
| 328 | 64 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lakandula is 5 to 9, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 15.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 14.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 14.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 10.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 5.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 3.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 3.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 6.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 328 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lakandula grew from 208 in 1990 to 313 in 2020, an increase of 105 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.98%, or a decrease of 15 people, from the previous population of 328 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | – | |
| 196 | -1.11% | |
| 224 | 2.90% | |
| 280 | 3.13% | |
| 278 | -0.26% | |
| 328 | 3.20% | |
| 313 | -0.98% |
Location
Lakandula is situated at approximately 12.2737, 124.9350, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.4 meters or 135.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lakandula 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.