Laca, Municipality of Padre Burgos, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Padre Burgos |
| Postal code | 6601 |
| Population (2020) | 708 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.0940, 124.9983 (10° 6' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 187.6 meters (615.5 feet) |
Laca is a barangay in the municipality of Padre Burgos, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 708. This represented 6.34% of the total population of Padre Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laca in the 2015 Census was 715 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 635 | 107 | 5.93 | |
| 522 | 99 | 5.27 | |
| 660 | 114 | 5.79 | |
| 680 | 132 | 5.15 | |
| 699 | 145 | 4.82 | |
| 715 | 152 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laca is 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 10.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 12.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 9.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 5.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 7.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 7.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 3.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 4.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.56% |
| Total | 715 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laca grew from 635 in 1990 to 708 in 2020, an increase of 73 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.21%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 715 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 635 | – | |
| 522 | -3.60% | |
| 660 | 5.16% | |
| 680 | 0.41% | |
| 699 | 1.01% | |
| 715 | 0.43% | |
| 708 | -0.21% |
Location
Laca is situated at approximately 10.0940, 124.9983, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 187.6 meters or 615.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laca 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.