Luna, Province of Apayao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Apayao |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 3813 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 606.04 km2 (233.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,297 |
| Density (2020) | 35 / km2 (91 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 20' North, 121° 22' East (18.3312, 121.3729) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.0 meters (75.3 feet) |
Luna is a municipality in the landlocked province of Apayao.
The municipality has a land area of 606.04 square kilometers or 233.99 square miles which constitutes 13.46% of Apayao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,297. This represented 17.12% of the total population of Apayao province, or 1.18% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 35 inhabitants per square kilometer or 91 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Luna has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacsay | 4.27% | 910 | 769 | 18.34% | 3.61% |
| Cagandungan | 3.69% | 785 | 647 | 21.33% | 4.15% |
| Calabigan | 2.24% | 478 | 368 | 29.89% | 5.66% |
| Cangisitan | 3.68% | 784 | 713 | 9.96% | 2.02% |
| Capagaypayan | 2.89% | 615 | 524 | 17.37% | 3.43% |
| Dagupan | 11.92% | 2,539 | 2,194 | 15.72% | 3.12% |
| Lappa | 4.09% | 872 | 727 | 19.94% | 3.90% |
| Luyon | 2.08% | 444 | 383 | 15.93% | 3.16% |
| Marag | 3.60% | 766 | 581 | 31.84% | 5.99% |
| Poblacion | 5.80% | 1,235 | 1,181 | 4.57% | 0.95% |
| Quirino | 6.85% | 1,458 | 1,353 | 7.76% | 1.59% |
| Salvacion | 1.83% | 389 | 372 | 4.57% | 0.95% |
| San Francisco | 4.47% | 951 | 880 | 8.07% | 1.65% |
| San Gregorio | 2.82% | 600 | 548 | 9.49% | 1.93% |
| San Isidro Norte | 3.91% | 833 | 759 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| San Isidro Sur | 8.02% | 1,708 | 1,545 | 10.55% | 2.13% |
| San Sebastian | 2.04% | 435 | 442 | -1.58% | -0.34% |
| Santa Lina | 5.41% | 1,153 | 1,166 | -1.11% | -0.24% |
| Shalom | 3.40% | 725 | 652 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
| Tumog | 7.56% | 1,611 | 1,495 | 7.76% | 1.59% |
| Turod | 5.59% | 1,190 | 1,092 | 8.97% | 1.83% |
| Zumigui | 3.83% | 816 | 672 | 21.43% | 4.17% |
| Luna Total | 21,297 | 19,063 | 11.72% | 2.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Luna for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱129,153,689.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 74,019,808.28 | – |
| 2010 | 77,465,778.34 | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 86,739,278.64 | 11.97% |
| 2012 | 81,376,494.54 | -6.18% |
| 2013 | 91,716,084.06 | 12.71% |
| 2014 | 103,367,319.70 | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 117,585,820.91 | 13.76% |
| 2016 | 129,153,689.94 | 9.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Luna in the 2015 Census was 18,873 broken down into 4,174 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,537 | 2,026 | 5.20 | |
| 11,820 | 2,199 | 5.38 | |
| 14,139 | 2,776 | 5.09 | |
| 16,413 | 3,479 | 4.72 | |
| 17,987 | 3,849 | 4.67 | |
| 18,873 | 4,174 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luna is 15 to 19, with 2,066 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 212 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 319 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,479 | 7.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,981 | 10.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,970 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,066 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,880 | 9.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,448 | 7.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,278 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,225 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,145 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,073 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 910 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 691 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 527 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 362 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 269 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 212 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 228 | 1.20% |
| Total | 19,063 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luna grew from 2,202 in 1918 to 21,297 in 2020, an increase of 19,095 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.36%, or an increase of 2,234 people, from the previous population of 19,063 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,202 | – | |
| 6,353 | 5.44% | |
| 9,150 | 3.81% | |
| 8,430 | -0.72% | |
| 9,980 | 1.66% | |
| 11,301 | 2.53% | |
| 13,668 | 3.88% | |
| 10,550 | -2.56% | |
| 12,126 | 2.64% | |
| 14,154 | 3.37% | |
| 16,431 | 2.08% | |
| 18,029 | 3.44% | |
| 19,063 | 1.07% | |
| 21,297 | 2.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Luna for the year 2019 was 11,616, broken down into 5,843 males and 5,773 females.
Location
The municipal center of Luna is situated at approximately 18° 20' North, 121° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.0 meters or 75.3 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 Luna are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, and Ilagan, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Santa Marcela, Apayao, Pudtol, Apayao, Pamplona, Cagayan, Flora, Apayao, Abulug, Cagayan, and Ballesteros, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 416.14 kilometers (258.58 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Marcela, Apayao, 9.59 kilometers (5.96 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Pudtol, Apayao, 10.67 kilometers (6.63 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Pamplona, Cagayan, 14.70 kilometers (9.13 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Flora, Apayao, 14.62 kilometers (9.08 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Abulug, Cagayan, 16.12 kilometers (10.02 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Ballesteros, Cagayan, 18.68 kilometers (11.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 82.20 kilometers (51.08 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 89.12 kilometers (55.38 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 89.38 kilometers (55.54 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 95.96 kilometers (59.63 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 132.90 kilometers (82.58 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 143.16 kilometers (88.95 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
Distance from Manila: 416.14 kilometers (258.58 miles) to the South (S6°W)
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.