Lazi, Siquijor

Lazi
Municipality

Lazi municipal hall

Seal
Motto: Lazi Going Beyond

Map of Siquijor with Lazi highlighted
Lazi

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 9°08′N 123°38′E / 9.13°N 123.63°E / 9.13; 123.63Coordinates: 9°08′N 123°38′E / 9.13°N 123.63°E / 9.13; 123.63
Country Philippines
Region Central Visayas (Region VII)
Province Siquijor
District Lone district of Siquijor
Founded 1857
Barangay 18 (see § Barangays)
Government [1]
 • Type Sangguniang Bayan
 • Mayor James Monte (Ind)
 • Vice mayor Earl Aljas
 • Town Council
 • Representative Ramon Vicente Rocamora
Area[2]
 • Total 70.64 km2 (27.27 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 20,490
 • Density 290/km2 (750/sq mi)
 • Voter (2016)[4]  14,279
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6228
IDD : area code  +63 (0)35
Income class 4th class
PSGC 076103000
Website www.lazi-siquijor.gov.ph

Lazi is a 4th municipal income class municipality in the province of Siquijor, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 20,490.[3] In the 2016 election, it had 14,279 registered voters.[4]

Barangays

Lazi comprises 18 barangays:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[5]
076103001 Campalanas 9.7% 1,979 1,873 +1.05%
076103002 Cangclaran 2.6% 539 533 +0.21%
076103003 Cangomantong 5.3% 1,088 924 +3.16%
076103004 Capalasanan 5.6% 1,145 1,214 −1.11%
076103005 Catamboan (Pob.) 8.0% 1,633 1,617 +0.19%
076103006 Gabayan 9.6% 1,970 1,934 +0.35%
076103007 Kimba 3.5% 725 657 +1.89%
076103008 Kinamandagan 4.8% 992 922 +1.40%
076103009 Lower Cabangcalan 4.6% 952 866 +1.82%
076103010 Nagerong 6.6% 1,346 1,313 +0.47%
076103011 Po‑o 3.4% 704 711 −0.19%
076103012 Simacolong 8.7% 1,777 1,801 −0.26%
076103013 Tagmanocan 4.5% 927 853 +1.60%
076103014 Talayong 3.1% 634 608 +0.80%
076103015 Tigbawan (Pob.) 7.8% 1,605 1,696 −1.04%
076103016 Tignao 4.5% 914 887 +0.57%
076103017 Upper Cabangcalan 3.1% 631 658 −0.79%
076103018 Ytaya 4.5% 929 957 −0.56%
Total 20,490 20,024 +0.44%

Demographics

Population census of Lazi
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 16,672—    
1995 16,339−0.38%
2000 18,314+2.48%
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 19,440+0.83%
2010 20,024+1.08%
2015 20,490+0.44%
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[3][5][6]

In the 2016 election, it had 14,279 registered voters, meaning that 70% of the population are aged 18 and over.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Municipal: Lazi, Siquijor". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "2016 National and Local Elections Statistics". Commission on Elections. 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "Region VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS)". Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007): Total Population by Province, City and Municipality (Report). NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
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