Looc, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 5111 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea, Verde Island Passage |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lubang |
| Area (2013) | 132.30 km2 (51.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 7,802 |
| Density (2020) | 59 / km2 (153 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 43' North, 120° 15' East (13.7200, 120.2499) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.7 feet) |
Looc is a coastal municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 132.30 square kilometers or 51.08 square miles which constitutes 2.26% of Occidental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,802. This represented 1.49% of the total population of Occidental Mindoro province, or 0.24% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 59 inhabitants per square kilometer or 153 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Looc has 9 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agkawayan | 13.39% | 1,045 | 1,554 | -32.75% | -8.01% |
| Ambil | 22.11% | 1,725 | 2,035 | -15.23% | -3.42% |
| Balikyas | 6.11% | 477 | 760 | -37.24% | -9.34% |
| Bonbon | 12.84% | 1,002 | 1,089 | -7.99% | -1.74% |
| Bulacan | 7.52% | 587 | 819 | -28.33% | -6.77% |
| Burol | 10.59% | 826 | 902 | -8.43% | -1.84% |
| Guitna | 5.28% | 412 | 612 | -32.68% | -7.99% |
| Kanluran | 6.00% | 468 | 615 | -23.90% | -5.59% |
| Talaotao | 16.15% | 1,260 | 1,731 | -27.21% | -6.47% |
| Looc Total | 7,802 | 10,117 | -22.88% | -5.32% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Looc for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱57,132,433.32.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,852,421.95 | – |
| 2010 | 36,592,427.33 | 8.09% |
| 2011 | 39,265,110.70 | 7.30% |
| 2012 | 38,160,917.47 | -2.81% |
| 2013 | 40,892,694.66 | 7.16% |
| 2014 | 46,179,289.07 | 12.93% |
| 2015 | 52,390,212.98 | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 57,132,433.32 | 9.05% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 10,103 broken down into 2,421 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,037 | 1,493 | 4.71 | |
| 9,030 | 1,854 | 4.87 | |
| 9,119 | 2,014 | 4.53 | |
| 11,302 | 2,545 | 4.44 | |
| 9,755 | 2,139 | 4.56 | |
| 10,103 | 2,421 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 10 to 14, with 1,086 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 135 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 204 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 759 | 7.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,057 | 10.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,086 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,008 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 872 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 825 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 676 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 611 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 567 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 488 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 457 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 408 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 307 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 303 | 2.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 205 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 149 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 135 | 1.33% |
| Total | 10,117 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc grew from 2,575 in 1903 to 7,802 in 2020, an increase of 5,227 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.32%, or a decrease of 2,315 people, from the previous population of 10,117 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,575 | – | |
| 3,352 | 1.68% | |
| 3,974 | 0.85% | |
| 4,299 | 0.81% | |
| 5,101 | 1.52% | |
| 5,569 | 0.86% | |
| 6,491 | 3.12% | |
| 6,801 | 0.94% | |
| 7,037 | 0.34% | |
| 9,031 | 4.78% | |
| 9,132 | 0.24% | |
| 11,310 | 2.99% | |
| 9,758 | -5.23% | |
| 10,117 | 0.69% | |
| 7,802 | -5.32% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Looc for the year 2019 was 7,684, broken down into 4,007 males and 3,677 females.
Location
The municipal center of Looc is situated at approximately 13° 43' North, 120° 15' East, in the island of Lubang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Looc are Tagaytay, Cavite, Batangas City, Batangas, Trece Martires, Cavite, Dasmariñas, Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, and Lipa, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, Calatagan, Batangas, Lian, Batangas, Nasugbu, Batangas, and Balayan, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 124.46 kilometers (77.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, 20.57 kilometers (12.78 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, 40.76 kilometers (25.33 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Calatagan, Batangas, 43.19 kilometers (26.84 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Lian, Batangas, 55.88 kilometers (34.72 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Nasugbu, Batangas, 56.89 kilometers (35.35 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Balayan, Batangas, 57.19 kilometers (35.54 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
Nearest cities
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 85.43 kilometers (53.09 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 87.46 kilometers (54.34 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 90.98 kilometers (56.53 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Dasmariñas, Cavite, 100.10 kilometers (62.20 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- General Trias, Cavite, 100.36 kilometers (62.36 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 101.84 kilometers (63.28 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
Distance from Manila: 124.46 kilometers (77.33 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.