Lum‑an, Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Sogod |
| Postal code | 6606 |
| Population (2020) | 151 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3948, 124.9295 (10° 24' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.4 meters (260.5 feet) |
Lum‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Sogod, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 151. This represented 0.32% of the total population of Sogod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lum-an in the 2015 Census was 143 broken down into 30 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 36 | 5.42 | |
| 149 | 31 | 4.81 | |
| 142 | 24 | 5.92 | |
| 90 | 15 | 6.00 | |
| 127 | 24 | 5.29 | |
| 143 | 30 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lum-an is 5 to 9, with 26 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 50 to 54, 65 to 69, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 4.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 10.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 26 | 18.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 18 | 12.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 12 | 8.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 7 | 4.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 8 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 4.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 2 | 1.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 4.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 1.40% |
| Total | 143 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lum-an fell from 195 in 1990 to 151 in 2020, a decrease of 44 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.15%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 143 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | – | |
| 149 | -4.92% | |
| 142 | -1.03% | |
| 90 | -6.10% | |
| 127 | 13.35% | |
| 143 | 2.28% | |
| 151 | 1.15% |
Location
Lum‑an is situated at approximately 10.3948, 124.9295, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.4 meters or 260.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lum‑an 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.