Looc, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 5507 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tablas Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Area (2013) | 132.82 km2 (51.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,799 |
| Density (2020) | 164 / km2 (425 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 16' North, 121° 60' East (12.2601, 121.9938) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (21.9 feet) |
Looc is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 132.82 square kilometers or 51.28 square miles which constitutes 8.66% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,799. This represented 7.06% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.68% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 164 inhabitants per square kilometer or 425 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Looc has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agojo | 7.79% | 1,699 | 1,753 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| Balatucan | 4.94% | 1,077 | 1,088 | -1.01% | -0.21% |
| Buenavista | 5.67% | 1,237 | 1,409 | -12.21% | -2.70% |
| Camandao | 9.39% | 2,046 | 2,007 | 1.94% | 0.41% |
| Guinhayaan | 7.26% | 1,582 | 1,534 | 3.13% | 0.65% |
| Limon Norte | 9.47% | 2,065 | 1,980 | 4.29% | 0.89% |
| Limon Sur | 9.79% | 2,134 | 2,468 | -13.53% | -3.01% |
| Manhac | 5.79% | 1,262 | 1,368 | -7.75% | -1.68% |
| Pili | 5.51% | 1,201 | 1,072 | 12.03% | 2.42% |
| Poblacion | 15.00% | 3,270 | 3,370 | -2.97% | -0.63% |
| Punta | 14.18% | 3,091 | 2,995 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
| Tuguis | 5.21% | 1,135 | 1,218 | -6.81% | -1.47% |
| Looc Total | 21,799 | 22,262 | -2.08% | -0.44% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Looc for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱72,834,702.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 51,093,758.27 | – |
| 2011 | 52,014,915.13 | 1.80% |
| 2012 | 51,790,864.78 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 57,004,727.88 | 10.07% |
| 2014 | 63,732,533.34 | 11.80% |
| 2015 | 72,220,255.77 | 13.32% |
| 2016 | 72,834,702.97 | 0.85% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 22,243 broken down into 5,380 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,279 | 3,580 | 5.39 | |
| 19,188 | 3,817 | 5.03 | |
| 19,875 | 4,262 | 4.66 | |
| 20,777 | 4,513 | 4.60 | |
| 21,834 | 4,866 | 4.49 | |
| 22,243 | 5,380 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 10 to 14, with 2,638 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 311 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 395 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,864 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,560 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,638 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,292 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,620 | 7.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,514 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,306 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,285 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,214 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,172 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,101 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 911 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 743 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 561 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 460 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 315 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 311 | 1.40% |
| Total | 22,262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc grew from 6,056 in 1903 to 21,799 in 2020, an increase of 15,743 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.44%, or a decrease of 463 people, from the previous population of 22,262 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,056 | – | |
| 11,021 | 3.85% | |
| 18,448 | 2.61% | |
| 14,830 | -2.21% | |
| 17,427 | 1.43% | |
| 12,813 | -2.96% | |
| 14,864 | 3.02% | |
| 15,341 | 0.63% | |
| 19,285 | 2.31% | |
| 19,196 | -0.09% | |
| 19,898 | 0.77% | |
| 20,787 | 0.60% | |
| 21,841 | 1.82% | |
| 22,262 | 0.36% | |
| 21,799 | -0.44% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Looc for the year 2019 was 14,885, broken down into 7,226 males and 7,659 females.
Location
The municipal center of Looc is situated at approximately 12° 16' North, 121° 60' East, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 21.9 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 Looc are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Masbate City, Masbate, Iloilo City, and Lucena. The nearest municipalities are Alcantara, Romblon, Ferrol, Romblon, Santa Fe, Romblon, Odiongan, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, and San Jose, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 280.24 kilometers (174.13 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alcantara, Romblon, 6.49 kilometers (4.03 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Ferrol, Romblon, 10.38 kilometers (6.45 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Santa Fe, Romblon, 11.63 kilometers (7.22 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Odiongan, Romblon, 15.53 kilometers (9.65 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 18.36 kilometers (11.41 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- San Jose, Romblon, 22.35 kilometers (13.89 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 111.60 kilometers (69.35 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 145.43 kilometers (90.37 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 154.74 kilometers (96.15 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 177.35 kilometers (110.20 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Iloilo City, 183.38 kilometers (113.95 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Lucena, 189.86 kilometers (117.97 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
Distance from Manila: 280.24 kilometers (174.13 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.