Categories in Laoag
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Laoag
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 442 |
| Shopping | 202 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 173 |
| Public administration | 140 |
| All membership organizations | 138 |
| Shopping other | 111 |
| Education | 109 |
| Cafes | 106 |
| Other accommodation | 99 |
| Health and medical | 91 |
| Corporate management | 82 |
| Clothing stores | 79 |
| Bakeries | 77 |
| Churches | 73 |
Laoag Facts
| Area | 109.8 km² |
| Population | 124,770 |
| Male Population | 61,865 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 62,905 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +287.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.3% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 26.1, Female: 27.6) |
| Area Codes | 77 |
| Neighborhoods | Brgy. 14, Brgy. 11, Brgy. 5, Barangay 18, Brgy. 9 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.19780, 120.59570 |
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Laoag Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,190 | 74,147 | 98,005 | 115,814 | 124,770 |
| Population Density | 293.3 / km² | 675.6 / km² | 893 / km² | 1,055.3 / km² | 1,136.9 / km² |
Laoag Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laoag | +259.8% | +56.2% | +18.2% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Laoag Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laoag | 26.8 yrs | 27.6 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Laoag Population Density
Population Density: 1,137 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laoag | 124,770 | 109.8 km² | 1,137 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Laoag Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Laoag
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Laoag
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Laoag
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Laoag CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laoag | 144,618 tn | 1.16 tn | 1,317.7 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 144,618 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,317.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/25/19 | 7:00 PM | 4.6 | 14.6 km | 35,000 m | 7km N of Piddig, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/19 | 1:20 PM | 4.7 | 14.9 km | 49,240 m | 2km ENE of Batac City, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/18 | 9:21 AM | 4.7 | 35.6 km | 30,120 m | 4km SE of Nueva Era, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/18 | 1:32 AM | 4.6 | 19.1 km | 35,000 m | 1km WSW of Callaguip, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/18 | 10:39 AM | 4.6 | 35.7 km | 10,000 m | 11km S of Adams, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/18 | 12:03 AM | 4.3 | 43.4 km | 10,000 m | 13km SE of Nueva Era, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/18 | 2:25 AM | 4.3 | 26.6 km | 37,350 m | 10km NNW of Carasi, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/18 | 9:12 AM | 4.5 | 9.4 km | 39,050 m | 1km SSE of San Lorenzo, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/18 | 10:46 AM | 4.6 | 21.5 km | 52,710 m | 4km NW of Espiritu, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/18 | 4:59 AM | 4.8 | 20 km | 54,470 m | 9km WNW of Carasi, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Laoag
Laoag, officially the City of Laoag (Ilocano: Ciudad ti Laoag; Filipino: Lungsod ng Laoag), is a third-class city and capital of the province of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. The northernmost city in the nation, it is the province's political, com..
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