Lourdes, 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) | 801 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3404, 124.9736 (12° 20' North, 124° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 67.9 meters (222.8 feet) |
Lourdes is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 801. This represented 2.19% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lourdes in the 2015 Census was 856 broken down into 174 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 698 | 131 | 5.33 | |
| 673 | 136 | 4.95 | |
| 793 | 151 | 5.25 | |
| 685 | 140 | 4.89 | |
| 846 | 143 | 5.92 | |
| 856 | 174 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lourdes is 10 to 14, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 11.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 13.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 14.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 6.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 5.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 3.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.47% |
| Total | 856 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lourdes grew from 698 in 1990 to 801 in 2020, an increase of 103 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.39%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 856 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 698 | – | |
| 673 | -0.68% | |
| 793 | 3.58% | |
| 685 | -2.00% | |
| 846 | 7.99% | |
| 856 | 0.22% | |
| 801 | -1.39% |
Location
Lourdes is situated at approximately 12.3404, 124.9736, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 67.9 meters or 222.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lourdes shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sixto T. Balanguit, Sr., Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Geparayan de Turag, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- San Andres, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Roxas, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Geguinta, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Macarthur, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Mabini, Las Navas, Northern Samar
- Bugtosan, Las Navas, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.