Loon, Municipality of Laua-an, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Laua-An |
| Postal code | 5705 |
| Population (2020) | 749 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1091, 122.0908 (11° 7' North, 122° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.0 meters (144.4 feet) |
Loon is a barangay in the municipality of Laua-An, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 749. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Laua-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Loon in the 2015 Census was 743 broken down into 169 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | 82 | 4.94 | |
| 466 | 96 | 4.85 | |
| 529 | 107 | 4.94 | |
| 589 | 118 | 4.99 | |
| 735 | 142 | 5.18 | |
| 743 | 169 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Loon is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 11.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 4.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 3.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.42% |
| Total | 743 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Loon grew from 405 in 1990 to 749 in 2020, an increase of 344 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 743 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 405 | – | |
| 466 | 2.66% | |
| 529 | 2.76% | |
| 589 | 1.49% | |
| 735 | 8.39% | |
| 743 | 0.21% | |
| 749 | 0.17% |
Location
Loon is situated at approximately 11.1091, 122.0908, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.0 meters or 144.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Loon 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.