Lugsongan, Municipality of Limasawa, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Limasawa |
| Population (2020) | 1,202 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Limasawa |
| Coordinates | 9.9253, 125.0796 (9° 56' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Lugsongan is a barangay in the municipality of Limasawa, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,202. This represented 19.42% of the total population of Limasawa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lugsongan in the 2015 Census was 1,216 broken down into 282 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 803 | 157 | 5.11 | |
| 944 | 189 | 4.99 | |
| 1,036 | 220 | 4.71 | |
| 1,158 | 243 | 4.77 | |
| 1,172 | 260 | 4.51 | |
| 1,216 | 282 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lugsongan is 10 to 14, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 0.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 7.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 118 | 9.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 120 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 9.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 7.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 6.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 4.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,216 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lugsongan grew from 803 in 1990 to 1,202 in 2020, an increase of 399 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.24%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 1,216 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 803 | – | |
| 944 | 3.08% | |
| 1,036 | 2.01% | |
| 1,159 | 1.56% | |
| 1,178 | 0.59% | |
| 1,216 | 0.61% | |
| 1,202 | -0.24% |
Location
Lugsongan is situated at approximately 9.9253, 125.0796, in the island of Limasawa. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lugsongan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.