Laygayon, Municipality of Pinabacdao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pinabacdao |
| Postal code | 6716 |
| Population (2020) | 869 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5257, 125.0280 (11° 32' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.5 meters (280.5 feet) |
Laygayon is a barangay in the municipality of Pinabacdao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 869. This represented 4.79% of the total population of Pinabacdao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laygayon in the 2015 Census was 994 broken down into 208 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 80 | 4.66 | |
| 446 | 89 | 5.01 | |
| 588 | 113 | 5.20 | |
| 767 | 141 | 5.44 | |
| 816 | 150 | 5.44 | |
| 994 | 208 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laygayon is 10 to 14, with 139 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 3.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 12.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 139 | 13.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 12.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 6.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 3.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 3.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.11% |
| Total | 994 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laygayon grew from 373 in 1990 to 869 in 2020, an increase of 496 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.79%, or a decrease of 125 people, from the previous population of 994 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | – | |
| 446 | 3.41% | |
| 588 | 6.11% | |
| 767 | 3.73% | |
| 816 | 2.28% | |
| 994 | 3.83% | |
| 869 | -2.79% |
Location
Laygayon is situated at approximately 11.5257, 125.0280, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.5 meters or 280.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laygayon 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.