Laoang, Eastern Visayas
Laoang: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Northern Samar
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Quick Facts about Laoang
| Population | 61,359 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Eastern Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Northern Samar |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Phone Area Codes | 55 |
| Area | 246.94 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Laoang |
| Latitude & Longitude | 12.5000,125.0167 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1768 (258 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 08:45:00 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Laoang is located at 12°30'0"N 125°1'0"E (12.5000000, 125.0166700). It has 2 neighbors: Pambujan and Palapag.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 8,636 | - | census |
| 1918 | 11,508 | 24.96% | census |
| 1939 | 19,736 | 41.69% | census |
| 1948 | 29,748 | 33.66% | census |
| 1960 | 41,158 | 27.72% | census |
| 1970 | 37,382 | -10.1% | census |
| 1975 | 42,498 | 12.04% | census |
| 1980 | 46,545 | 8.69% | census |
| 1990 | 42,048 | -10.69% | census |
| 1995 | 47,438 | 11.36% | census |
| 2000 | 54,523 | 12.99% | census |
| 2007 | 56,196 | 2.98% | census |
| 2010 | 58,037 | 3.17% | census |
| 2015 | 61,359 | 5.41% | census |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Laoang, Eastern Visayas with a population of 16,725 people.