Lao‑angan, Municipality of San Roque, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Roque |
| Postal code | 6415 |
| Population (2020) | 1,531 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5425, 124.8727 (12° 33' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) |
Lao‑angan is a barangay in the municipality of San Roque, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,531. This represented 5.12% of the total population of San Roque.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lao-angan in the 2015 Census was 1,930 broken down into 311 households or an average of 6.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 770 | 132 | 5.83 | |
| 1,086 | 161 | 6.75 | |
| 1,333 | 196 | 6.80 | |
| 1,380 | 230 | 6.00 | |
| 1,594 | 267 | 5.97 | |
| 1,930 | 311 | 6.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lao-angan is 15 to 19, with 235 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 201 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 220 | 11.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 222 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 235 | 12.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 219 | 11.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 176 | 9.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 2.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 2.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 1.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.36% |
| Total | 1,930 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lao-angan grew from 770 in 1990 to 1,531 in 2020, an increase of 761 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.76%, or a decrease of 399 people, from the previous population of 1,930 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 770 | – | |
| 1,086 | 6.65% | |
| 1,333 | 4.49% | |
| 1,380 | 0.48% | |
| 1,594 | 5.39% | |
| 1,930 | 3.71% | |
| 1,531 | -4.76% |
Location
Lao‑angan is situated at approximately 12.5425, 124.8727, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.7 meters or 8.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lao‑angan 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.