Lapaan, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 466 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2041, 124.5985 (12° 12' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.1 meters (111.9 feet) |
Lapaan is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 466. This represented 0.25% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapaan in the 2015 Census was 445 broken down into 86 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 37 | 4.92 | |
| 233 | 47 | 4.96 | |
| 296 | 61 | 4.85 | |
| 390 | 69 | 5.65 | |
| 408 | 80 | 5.10 | |
| 445 | 86 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapaan is 1 to 4, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 14.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 13.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 8.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 11.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 8.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 4.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 4.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 4.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.45% |
| Total | 445 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapaan grew from 182 in 1990 to 466 in 2020, an increase of 284 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 445 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | – | |
| 233 | 4.74% | |
| 296 | 5.27% | |
| 390 | 3.88% | |
| 408 | 1.66% | |
| 445 | 1.67% | |
| 466 | 0.98% |
Location
Lapaan is situated at approximately 12.2041, 124.5985, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.1 meters or 111.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lapaan 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.