Laguma, Municipality of Silago, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Silago |
| Postal code | 6607 |
| Population (2020) | 795 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.5611, 125.1712 (10° 34' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.1 meters (128.3 feet) |
Laguma is a barangay in the municipality of Silago, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 795. This represented 6.06% of the total population of Silago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Laguma in the 2015 Census was 800 broken down into 176 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 602 | 106 | 5.68 | |
| 587 | 116 | 5.06 | |
| 625 | 120 | 5.21 | |
| 677 | 146 | 4.64 | |
| 748 | 156 | 4.79 | |
| 800 | 176 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laguma is 10 to 14, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 8.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 12.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 7.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 3.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.38% |
| Total | 800 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laguma grew from 602 in 1990 to 795 in 2020, an increase of 193 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 800 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 602 | – | |
| 587 | -0.47% | |
| 625 | 1.35% | |
| 677 | 1.11% | |
| 748 | 3.70% | |
| 800 | 1.29% | |
| 795 | -0.13% |
Location
Laguma is situated at approximately 10.5611, 125.1712, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.1 meters or 128.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Laguma 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.