Lunang I, Municipality of Almagro, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Almagro |
| Postal code | 6724 |
| Population (2020) | 575 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Almagro |
| Coordinates | 11.9244, 124.3159 (11° 55' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.9 meters (68.6 feet) |
Lunang I, formerly Look, is a barangay in the municipality of Almagro, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 575. This represented 6.20% of the total population of Almagro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lunang I in the 2015 Census was 489 broken down into 122 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | 101 | 4.35 | |
| 532 | 116 | 4.59 | |
| 538 | 119 | 4.52 | |
| 470 | 108 | 4.35 | |
| 552 | 124 | 4.45 | |
| 489 | 122 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lunang I is 10 to 14, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 9.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 13.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 8.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 6.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 3.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 3.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 3.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 3.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.45% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.61% |
| Total | 489 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lunang I grew from 439 in 1990 to 575 in 2020, an increase of 136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.47%, or an increase of 86 people, from the previous population of 489 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 439 | – | |
| 532 | 3.67% | |
| 538 | 0.24% | |
| 470 | -1.85% | |
| 552 | 6.03% | |
| 489 | -2.28% | |
| 575 | 3.47% |
Location
Lunang I is situated at approximately 11.9244, 124.3159, in the island of Almagro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.9 meters or 68.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lunang I 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.