Loob, Municipality of Gainza, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Gainza |
| Postal code | 4412 |
| Population (2020) | 1,254 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6075, 123.1188 (13° 36' North, 123° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) |
Loob is a barangay in the municipality of Gainza, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,254. This represented 10.83% of the total population of Gainza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Loob in the 2015 Census was 1,378 broken down into 250 households or an average of 5.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,059 | 179 | 5.92 | |
| 1,117 | 194 | 5.76 | |
| 1,101 | 206 | 5.34 | |
| 1,118 | 242 | 4.62 | |
| 1,403 | 266 | 5.27 | |
| 1,378 | 250 | 5.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Loob is 15 to 19, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 10.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 150 | 10.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 11.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 7.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.81% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.02% |
| Total | 1,378 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Loob grew from 1,059 in 1990 to 1,254 in 2020, an increase of 195 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.97%, or a decrease of 124 people, from the previous population of 1,378 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,059 | – | |
| 1,117 | 1.00% | |
| 1,101 | -0.31% | |
| 1,118 | 0.21% | |
| 1,403 | 8.62% | |
| 1,378 | -0.34% | |
| 1,254 | -1.97% |
Location
Loob is situated at approximately 13.6075, 123.1188, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.4 meters or 7.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Loob 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.