Sooc, Municipality of Lupi, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Lupi |
| Postal code | 4409 |
| Population (2020) | 2,308 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8726, 122.9319 (13° 52' North, 122° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.7 meters (317.3 feet) |
Sooc is a barangay in the municipality of Lupi, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,308. This represented 6.81% of the total population of Lupi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sooc in the 2015 Census was 2,172 broken down into 449 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,563 | 273 | 5.73 | |
| 1,303 | 231 | 5.64 | |
| 1,572 | 287 | 5.48 | |
| 1,651 | 331 | 4.99 | |
| 1,845 | 372 | 4.96 | |
| 2,172 | 449 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sooc is 10 to 14, with 269 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 | 60 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 223 | 10.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 250 | 11.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 269 | 12.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 212 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 221 | 10.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 187 | 8.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 117 | 5.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 5.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 87 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 1.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.64% |
| Total | 2,181 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sooc grew from 1,574 in 1990 to 2,308 in 2020, an increase of 734 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous population of 2,181 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,574 | – | |
| 1,303 | -3.48% | |
| 1,572 | 4.11% | |
| 1,651 | 0.68% | |
| 1,861 | 4.45% | |
| 2,181 | 3.07% | |
| 2,308 | 1.20% |
Location
Sooc is situated at approximately 13.8726, 122.9319, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.7 meters or 317.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sooc shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- North Villazar, Sipocot, Camarines Sur
- Tible, Sipocot, Camarines Sur
- San Ramon, Lupi, Camarines Sur
- Napolidan, Lupi, Camarines Sur
- Haluban (Pigbasagan), Lupi, Camarines Sur
- La Purisima, Lupi, Camarines Sur
- San Rafael Norte, Lupi, Camarines Sur
- Tible, Lupi, Camarines Sur
- Del Carmen, Lupi, Camarines Sur
- Buenasuerte, Lupi, Camarines Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.