Luacan, Municipality of Dinalupihan, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Dinalupihan |
| Postal code | 2110 |
| Population (2020) | 5,953 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8643, 120.4474 (14° 52' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Luacan is a barangay in the municipality of Dinalupihan, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,953. This represented 5.04% of the total population of Dinalupihan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luacan in the 2015 Census was 6,184 broken down into 1,437 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,722 | 837 | 5.64 | |
| 4,901 | 962 | 5.09 | |
| 5,205 | 1,035 | 5.03 | |
| 5,405 | 1,107 | 4.88 | |
| 5,778 | 1,236 | 4.67 | |
| 6,184 | 1,437 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luacan is 10 to 14, with 632 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 44 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 107 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 475 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 615 | 9.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 632 | 10.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 625 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 523 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 446 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 471 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 419 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 385 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 377 | 6.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 276 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 263 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 212 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 155 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 99 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 60 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 0.71% |
| Total | 6,184 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luacan grew from 4,722 in 1990 to 5,953 in 2020, an increase of 1,231 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.80%, or a decrease of 231 people, from the previous population of 6,184 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,722 | – | |
| 4,901 | 0.70% | |
| 5,205 | 1.30% | |
| 5,405 | 0.52% | |
| 5,779 | 2.47% | |
| 6,184 | 1.30% | |
| 5,953 | -0.80% |
Location
Luacan is situated at approximately 14.8643, 120.4474, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luacan 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.